Imaging strategies for MR of the spine
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has rapidly evolved as a primary modality for evaluating the spine. Following routine radiographs, MR is currently the preferred examination in evaluating patients presenting with myelopathy, suspected congenital abnormalities, discitis/osteomyelitis, and myeloradicul...
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Published in | The Radiologic clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 3; p. 505 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.05.1988
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Summary: | Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has rapidly evolved as a primary modality for evaluating the spine. Following routine radiographs, MR is currently the preferred examination in evaluating patients presenting with myelopathy, suspected congenital abnormalities, discitis/osteomyelitis, and myeloradiculopathy. It is becoming the examination of choice in evaluating patients with radiculopathy as well when fast-scan techniques are available. MR of the spine will prove increasingly important as the technology advances. It is likely that MR will replace myelography entirely for many indications. |
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ISSN: | 0033-8389 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0033-8389(22)01004-1 |