The use of MRI as a primary diagnostic tool for OA is not supported by the literature .
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The diagnostic performance of MRI in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2012 Jan;20(1):13-21. Epub 2011 Oct 19The results from 16 studies were compiled to assess the effectiveness of MRI as a diagnostic tool for osteoarthritis (OA). Analysis of the compiled data indicated that MRI was not as effective a diagnostic tool as other methods currently employed. The additional cost of MRI in comparison to these methods makes it less desirable than traditional clinical assessment and radiography.
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