Best practice & research. Clinical rheumatology
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Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol · Aug 2016
ReviewImaging of regional pain syndromes; from syndromes to conditions using imaging?
Musculoskeletal regional pain syndromes often lead to patient referrals in general and rheumatological practice. Detailed history taking and clinical examination can in most cases reveal the cause for pain and direct the subsequent management of the conditions. ⋯ It presents data, where available, on diagnostic accuracy and comparisons with gold standards. The article stresses the advantages and disadvantages of the analyzed imaging modalities and suggests the future research agenda.