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Imaging Modalities for Evaluation of the Spine

1991; Elsevier BV; Volume: 29; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0033-8389(22)02078-4

1557-8275

Douglas J. Bates, Paul Ruggieri,

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

The spine can be evaluated by a number of different imaging modalities. Although magnetic resonance imaging has assumed the dominant role in the diagnosis of spinal disease, the individual clinical situation still determines the procedure of choice. This review discusses the different imaging techniques and their currently accepted indications.