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 inThe Radiologic clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 3; p. 505
Main Authors Hyman, R A, Gorey, M T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1988
Subjects
Humans
Intervertebral Disc
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Osteomyelitis - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Diseases - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - diagnosis
Spinal Diseases - diagnosis
Spinal Injuries - diagnosis
Spinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Spinal Stenosis - diagnosis
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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.
ISSN:0033-8389
DOI:10.1016/S0033-8389(22)01004-1