Imaging of the Spine - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Imaging of the Spine - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Imaging of the Spine - Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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Image before referral/Refer without imaging<br />
• Refer to MCATS – no need to image first<br />
• Direct referral to Orthopaedics – Request MRI plus bloods (FBC ESR CRP<br />
U+Es Cr)<br />
• Patients with red flags<br />
• Patients with back pain and specific/single level nerve root symptoms<br />
and signs