Narrative: Within a decade of its invention radiography became part of Chiropractic practice. The express purpose was to visualise the boney structures of the patient and to aid triage for referral and to provide a guide to clinical practice.
We give 15 specific paradigms of Chiropractic practice where each utilises radiography to guide their clinical care of the patient. We provide examples of the valuable clinical information that is provided by weight-bearing radiographs taken specific for, or by, Chiropractors.
We recommend that safe, clinically effective patient care is best when supported by plain radiography taken by Chiropractors in accord with strict requirements for precise patient positioning.
Author keywords: Chiropractic - Radiography - Clinical safety - Clinical effectiveness - Best practice
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