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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2018; 22(05): 522-527
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1673384
Review Article
Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

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

Authors

  • Richard E. A. Walker

    1   Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    2   McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Laurie A. Hiemstra

    3   Banff Sport Medicine, Banff, Alberta, Canada
    4   Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  • Bruce B. Forster

    5   Department of Radiology, UBC Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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06 November 2018 (online)

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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.

Keywords

subspecialization - musculoskeletal radiology - value