Imaging strategies for MR of the spine.
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has rapidly evolved as a primary modality for evaluating the spine. Following routine radiographs, MR is currently the preferred examination in evaluating patients presenting with myelopathy, suspected congenital abnormalities, discitis/osteomyelitis, and myeloradiculopathy. It is becoming the examination of choice in evaluating patients with radiculopathy as well when fast-scan techniques are available. MR of the spine will prove increasingly important as the technology advances. It is likely that MR will replace myelography entirely for many indications.
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Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.
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D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis