Serial X-ray radiography for the diagnosis of osteomyelitis a review of diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines

The aim of this report is to review the diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and cost-effectiveness of serial X-ray radiography in adults with suspected osteomyelitis compared to other diagnostic modalities. This report also aims to identify evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of diagnosti...

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Main Authors: Tran, Khai, Mierzwinski-Urban, Monika (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 2020, March 13, 2020
Edition:Version: 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The aim of this report is to review the diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and cost-effectiveness of serial X-ray radiography in adults with suspected osteomyelitis compared to other diagnostic modalities. This report also aims to identify evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of diagnostic modalities in adults with suspected osteomyelitis
Physical Description:1 PDF file (18 pages) illustration