The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Optimizing Injury Management in Air Force Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and Survival Specialists.
J Spec Oper Med
; 18(2): 86-89, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Operators perform physically demanding jobs associated with a variety of overuse and acute musculoskeletal injuries. The current management of musculoskeletal complaints in the Air Force includes plane radiographs and 6 weeks of physical therapy (PT) before consideration of orthopedic consultation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, MRI shows a clear advantage compared with plane radiographs. We conducted a performance improvement project and conclude that (1) MRI allowed for definitive diagnosis as well as definitive triage for care in a timely manner, (2) guidelines for ordering lumbosacral MRIs should be followed and not ordered for pain that is not progressive and severe or not associated with a neurological finding, and (3) because of the risk of X-ray exposure in patients in their 20 and 30s, X-rays should be avoided in this setting unless definitely indicated.
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Asunto principal:
Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Auxiliares de Urgencia
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Personal Militar
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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En
Revista:
J Spec Oper Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA MILITAR
Año:
2018
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Article