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Guideline Gap in Facial Trauma Imaging

Retrospective study highlights practice variation and continued use of low-value radiographic imaging for maxillofacial trauma evaluation

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    26% of facial trauma patients received low-value plain radiography.

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    CT is the preferred imaging modality due to its higher sensitivity.

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    Study analyzed data from 281,421 patients from 2013 to

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    Women are 1.5 times more likely to receive plain radiography.

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    Family medicine clinics ordered more radiographs than specialists.

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    6% of radiography-first patients required follow-up CT within 7 days.

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    Possible solutions include better clinician education and access to imaging.

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    Gaps between guidelines and practice indicate need for improved adherence.

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Guideline Gap in Facial Trauma Imaging

Retrospective study highlights practice variation and continued use of low-value radiographic imaging for maxillofacial trauma evaluation

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • March 4, 2026

  • 3 min

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