Financial Impact of MRI in Treatment of Foot and Ankle Osteomyelitis:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

SrikanthDivi¹ 

关键词: osteomyelitis;    financial impact;    MRI;    magnetic resonance imaging;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011417S000162

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:Ankle, Diabetes, Hindfoot, Lesser Toes, Midfoot/Forefoot, InfectionIntroduction/Purpose:Osteomyelitis of the foot and ankle is a common condition with a high economic burden in the United States, particularly in the context of diabetes mellitus. The timely and accurate diagnosis of osteomyelitis is important to initiate treatment and possibly reduce overall healthcare costs. Plain radiographs are the initial study of choice given their widespread availability and low cost. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is generally considered the most sensitive imaging modality for detecting osteomyelitis, however it is associated with significant cost and may not change overall treatment as compared to plain radiographs. The purpose of our retrospective study is to determine whether the use of MRI at our institution changed clinical decision making and calculate the financial impact in patients with foot and ankle osteomyelitis.Methods:We retrospectively identified patients at our tertiary care, academic cent...

【 授权许可】

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