Pediatric and Special Populations Spine Imaging Guidelines

Covers advanced spine imaging (MRI, CT, MRA and related CPTs) for pediatric and special populations (≤18 years) including indications such as pediatric back/neck pain and trauma, kyphosis/scoliosis, spinal dysraphism/tethered cord, myelopathy and other congenital spine disorders. Major limitations require a pertinent clinical evaluation and appropriate laboratory/basic imaging (e.g., plain radiographs) performed since symptom onset (unless guideline-supported scheduled surveillance), routine screening or repeat imaging is not supported without documented progression or management impact, atypical presentations need physician review, and anesthesia considerations apply for young children.

"Cutaneous Indications to Suspect Occult Spinal Dysraphism (PEDSP-4."

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