Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the
condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the …

Purpose: This systematic review aims to summarize the evidence investigating the
effectiveness and safety of the Surpass Evolve-Flow Diverter (SE-FD) to treat brain …

Purpose A comprehensive review of the literature on the time between the onset of
symptoms and the first episode of care and its effects on important worker outcomes in …

Background: There is conflicting evidence with respect to whether early opioid prescribing
(EOP) within the first two weeks of acute Low Back Pain (LBP) onset is associated with the …

Objective To develop a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) phantom for producing F-
score (for fat) and W-score (for water) and to evaluate the performance of these scores in …

Background Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (LMRI) is often performed early in the
course of care, which can be discordant with guidelines for non-serious low back pain. Our …

Background The use of diagnostic imaging in low back pain (LBP) management is often
inappropriate, despite recommendations from clinical practice guidelines. There is a limited …

Managing LBP via clinical practice guidelines in healthcare settings is recommended, yet
burgeoning evidence suggests adherence is suboptimal in emergency department settings …

Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the leading causes of disability
worldwide and its related healthcare costs are constantly increasing. Imaging studies have …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain conditions are one of the most common reasons for primary
care consultation. The epidemiological evidence suggests that the most common body sites …