Question

A 25-year-old woman presents to a walk-in clinic with low back pain for 2 weeks after lifting at work. She has no fever, weight loss, neurological deficits or history of cancer. According to Choosing Wisely Canada, what is the best imaging strategy?

Accepted Answer

No imaging; provide conservative management and red flag advice

Answer

Order immediate lumbar spine MRI

Answer

Order lumbar spine X-ray

Answer

Order CT scan of the lumbar spine

Answer

Bone scan to exclude malignancy

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents to a walk-in clinic with low back pain for 2 weeks after lifting at work. She has no fever, weight loss, neurological deficits or history of cancer. According to Choosing Wisely Canada, what is the best imaging strategy?