Diagnostic Imaging in Spinal Cord Injury. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2021 Jul;32(3):323-331
Date
06/01/2021Pubmed ID
34053720DOI
10.1016/j.nec.2021.03.004Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85105493933 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
In the evaluation of spinal trauma, diagnostic imaging is of paramount importance. Computed tomography (CT), flexion/extension radiographs, and MRI are complementary modalities. CT is typically obtained in the initial setting of spinal trauma and provides detailed information about osseous structures. MRI provides detailed information about structural injury to the spinal cord. Diffusion tensor imaging provides microstructural information about the integrity of the axons and myelin sheaths, but its clinical use is limited. Novel imaging techniques may be better suited for the acute clinical setting and are under development for potential future clinical use.
Author List
Shabani S, Meyer BP, Budde MD, Wang MCAuthors
Matthew Budde PhD Associate Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of WisconsinSaman Shabani MD Assistant Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Marjorie Wang MD Clinical Transformation Officer, Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Diffusion Tensor ImagingHumans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Injuries