35% of orthopedic imaging costs stem from defensive medicine

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35% of orthopedic imaging costs stem from defensive medicine
Veteran orthopedic surgeons order more diagnostic imaging than young doctors to cover themselves against possible lawsuits, says research by a Pennsylvania hospital.

Nearly 20% of imaging tests ordered by Pennsylvania orthopedic surgeons were for defensive purposes, according to a new study examining testing decisions of 72 surgeons.

The study, presented Feb. 16 at an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference, found that defensive testing accounted for 35% of all imaging costs for surveyed surgeons. The most common defensive test ordered was an MRI, a more costly test that contributed to higher imaging expenses, the study said.
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