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Clinically suspected osteonecrosis. Initial imaging.

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Scenario ID

Procedure

Adult RRL

Peds RRL

Appropriateness Category

Osteonecrosis suspected, foot, initial imaging

3195713

Radiography foot

<0.1 mSv
☢

<0.03 mSv [ped]
☢

Usually appropriate

MRI foot without and with IV contrast

0 mSv
O

0 mSv [ped]
O

Usually not appropriate

MRI foot without IV contrast

0 mSv
O

0 mSv [ped]
O

Usually not appropriate

CT foot with IV contrast

<0.1 mSv
☢

0.03-0.3 mSv [ped]
☢☢

Usually not appropriate

CT foot without and with IV contrast

<0.1 mSv
☢

0.03-0.3 mSv [ped]
☢☢

Usually not appropriate

CT foot without IV contrast

<0.1 mSv
☢

0.03-0.3 mSv [ped]
☢☢

Usually not appropriate

Bone scan foot

1-10 mSv
☢☢☢

3-10 mSv [ped]
☢☢☢☢

Usually not appropriate