An Expedited Diagnostic Algorithm for Lumbosacral Pain: "The Best Likelihood Scenario Approach". Issue 12 (14th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stojanovic, Milan P.; Engel, Andrew J.
• Is Part Of: Pain medicine. Volume 16:Issue 12(2015)
• Page Start: 2271
• Page End: 2276
• Publication Date: 2015-07-14
• Subjects: Spine -- Facet Joints -- Medial Branch -- Zygoapophyseal Joint -- Block -- Chronic Pain; Pain -- Periodicals; Pain -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Analgesics -- Periodicals; Pain -- Periodicals; Pain Management -- Periodicals; Douleur -- Périodiques; Douleur -- Traitement -- Périodiques; Analgésiques -- Périodiques; Analgésique; Soulagement de la douleur; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.047205
• DOI: 10.1111/pme.12839
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-2375

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: The logic behind diagnostic blocks is very straightforward. What has not been determined is the way diagnostic blocks can be best used. Study Design: Philosophical essay. Discussion: The interventional pain management physician would serve as the diagnostic expert by efficiently determining the source of the patient's pain. Conclusion: "The Best Likelihood Scenario" might improve diagnostic accuracy while decreasing societal costs.