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Table 5 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), 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

 

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 (%)

Two times CWP

19

1 (5.3)

16

10 (62.5)

All others

38

11 (28.9)

27

4 (14.8)

Total

57

12 (21.1)

43

14 (32.6)