Avoid imaging for non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain unless an underlying, treatable condition is suspected

Rationale:

There is an overuse of imaging in the evaluation of musculoskeletal pain, despite it rarely influencing treatment decisions. A thorough medical history and clinical examination should always be performed first. Based on this, the potential benefit of imaging should be carefully considered in discussion with the patient before referring for diagnostic imaging. 

References:

• https://www.helsebiblioteket.no/retningslinjer/bildediagnostikk/forordNasjonale kliniske retningslinjer for korsryggssmerter
• https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-017-5446-3?wt_mc=alerts.TOCjournals&utm_source=toc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=toc_586_27_6