Musculoskeletal Radiology Practice Subspecialization in Canada: A Subject of Substance?

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2018 Nov;22(5):522-527. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1673384. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

Abstract

Scientific and technological advances in medical imaging have had a profound impact on health care around the world including Canada. The cost of imaging, however, continues to rise along with innovation. Building a practical subspecialty musculoskeletal imaging service offers the specialty of radiology an opportunity to show how radiologists can consistently add value and improve outcomes without adding a great cost burden to the health care system.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Canada
  • Humans
  • Medicine / organization & administration*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Orthopedics / education
  • Orthopedics / organization & administration*
  • Radiology / education
  • Radiology / organization & administration*