title: The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of spinal disorders.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging has rapidly evolved into the imaging method of choice for the majority of spinal disorders. Advances in MRI technology are continuing and should improve the diagnostic capability of the technique. If there is uncertainty about the diagnosis on the basis of MRI, however, the clinician should combine MRI with other studies such as CT scanning and/or myelography.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000002:abnormalities; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis