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Table 3 Positive findings and the indication for radiological examination. The number of positive findings on radiological examination with regard to the indication for the examination (pain or other cause).

From: The use and diagnostic yield of radiology in subjects with longstanding musculoskeletal pain – an eight year follow up

 

Examinations due to pain

Examinations due to other causes

Pain group

Number of examinations

Number of positive findings (%)

Number of examinations

Number of positive findings (%)

CWP

32

8 (25.0)

16

10 (62.5)

CRP

22

4 (18.2)

18

3 (16.7)

NCP

5

0 (0.0)

9

1 (11.1)

Total

59

12 (20,3)

43

14 (32,6)

  1. CWP = chronic widespread pain, CRP = chronic regional pain, NCP = no chronic pain