BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
Rates of spine MRIs being performed for cord compression in the emergency department (ED) have markedly increased during the past several years. In this study, we evaluate the order, volume, provider type ordering spine MRIs, and the rate of study positivity during the past 6 years.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This retrospective, institutional review board–approved study was performed at a single institution. All adult patients presenting to the ED of our institution wh…