Lower extremity MRI: are their requests always appropriate in France?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary aim is to assess current lower extremity MRI requests' relevance with a secondary focus on the knee.

Materials and methods

Using data from the National Health Data System (SNDS), we conducted an observational study of adults (18+) who underwent lower extremity MRI between July 1 and December 31, 2021. This study included analyzing medical consultations and imaging procedures (particularly X-rays) in the 6 months before and after the index MRI, as well as medical procedures and hospitalizations related to knee procedures within 6 months post-MRI.

Results

During the study period, 779,721 adults underwent lower extremity MRI, marking a 76% increase compared to a previous study conducted in 2012. General practitioners requested MRI in 70.5% of cases

SUBMITTER: Degremont A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12226645 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature