Diagnostic Imaging in Musculoskeletal Pain: Guideline Adherence and Clinical Realities (physiotutors.com)

• Guidelines recommend judicious imaging for MSK pain
• Overuse leads to overdiagnosis and higher costs
• Barriers: time constraints, patient demands, lack of knowledge
• Strategies: education, decision support, better communication

"The article examines the gap between evidence-based guidelines for imaging in musculoskeletal pain and actual clinical practice. It highlights ongoing overuse of imaging, leading to overdiagnosis and increased costs, and discusses strategies to improve guideline adherence."