Radiation injuries of the vertebrae

The results of examination of 12 patients with vertebral radiation injuries were analyzed. The authors considered clinical and x-ray signs of radiation osteoporosis (5), radiation osteonecrosis (7 patients), and complications in the form of pathological fractures of vertebral bodies. Vertebral radia...

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Published inMeditsinskaia radiologiia Vol. 33; no. 2; p. 18
Main Authors Gun'ko, R I, Krasnov, A S
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.02.1988
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Adult
Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Cervical Vertebrae - radiation effects
Female
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone - etiology
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Lumbar Vertebrae - radiation effects
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Osteoradionecrosis - diagnostic imaging
Osteoradionecrosis - etiology
Radiography
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Diseases - etiology
Spinal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Injuries - etiology
Thoracic Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Vertebrae - radiation effects
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Summary:The results of examination of 12 patients with vertebral radiation injuries were analyzed. The authors considered clinical and x-ray signs of radiation osteoporosis (5), radiation osteonecrosis (7 patients), and complications in the form of pathological fractures of vertebral bodies. Vertebral radiation injuries were most frequently detected 6-12 yrs. after the discontinuation of radiotherapy.
ISSN:0025-8334