THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN ADDITION TO COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF CERVICAL SPINE TRAUMAS IN PATIENTS WITH BLUNT TRAUMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (78) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
G. Sh. Gasimzade
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Computer Tomography ◽  
Resonance Imaging

The Current Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnosing Cervical Spine Injury in Blunt Trauma Patients with Negative Computed Tomography Scan

2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (10) ◽  
pp. 1156-1160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghann L. Kaiser ◽  
Matthew D. Whealon ◽  
Cristobal Barrios ◽  
Allen P. Kong ◽  
Michael E. Lekawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Multidetector Ct ◽  
Spine Injury ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Mri Findings

Clearance of cervical spine (CS) precautions in the neurologically altered blunt trauma patient can be difficult. Physical examination is not reliable, and although computed tomography (CT) may reveal no evidence of fracture, it is generally believed to be an inferior modality for assessing ligamentous and cord injuries. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is expensive and may be risky in critically ill patients. Conversely, prolonged rigid collar use is associated with pressure ulceration and other complications. Multidetector CT raises the possibility of clearing CS on the basis of CT alone. We performed a retrospective review at our Level I trauma center of all blunt trauma patients with Glasgow Coma Scale Score 14 or less who underwent both CT and MRI CS with negative CT. One hundred fourteen patients met inclusion criteria, of which 23 had MRI findings. Seven (6%) of these had neurologic deficits and/or a change in management on the basis of MRI findings. Although use of the single-slice scanner was significantly associated with MRI findings (odds ratio, 2.62; P = 0.023), no significant clinical risk factors were identified. Patients with MRI findings were heterogeneous in terms of age, mechanism, and Injury Severity Score. We conclude that CS MRI continues play a vital role in the workup of neurologically altered patients.

Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging Essential in Clearing the Cervical Spine in Obtunded Patients With Blunt Trauma?

2007 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 544-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
John J. Como ◽  
Marsha A. Thompson ◽  
James S. Anderson ◽  
Rajiv R. Shah ◽  
Jeffrey A. Claridge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Management of The Cervical Spine Tuberculosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Sabri Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Spinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Intervertebral Disk ◽  
Posterior Fixation ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Vertebral Bodies ◽  
Intervertebral Disk Space ◽  
Developed Nations

Tuberculosis of the cervical spine is a rare clinical condition (10%), most commonly affected lower thoracic region (40-50% of the cases). Spinal tuberculosis is a destructive form of tuberculosis. It accounts for approximately half of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. Spinal tuberculosis is more common in children and young adults. The incidence of spinal tuberculosis is increasing in developed nations. Characteristically, there is a destruction of the intervertebral disk space and the adjacent vertebral bodies, collapse of the spinal elements, and anterior wedging leading to kyphosis and gibbus formation. For the diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis, magnetic resonance imaging is more sensitive than x-ray and more specific than computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging frequently demonstrates an involvement of the vertebral bodies on either side of the disk, disk destruction, cold abscess, vertebral collapse, and presence of vertebral column deformities. Anti-tuberculous treatment remains the cornerstone of treatment. Surgery may be required in selected cases, e.g. large abscess formation, severe kyphosis, an evolving neurological deficit, or lack of response to medical treatment. The quality of debridement and bony fusion is optimal when the anterior approach is used. Posterior fixation is the best means of achieving reduction followed by stable sagittal alignment over time. With early diagnosis and early treatment, the prognosis is generally good.

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