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Table 4 Number of examinations and longstanding/reoccurring widespread pain. The number of radiological examinations in each subject from 1994 to 2002 for those with longstanding/reoccurring (reported in at least two of the three surveys) chronic widespread pain (CWP) compared to all others.

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

Pain group

Number of subjects

Number of examinations

Exam/subjects

Two times CWP

5

35

7.0

All others

23

65

2.8

Total

28

100

3.6