title: [Radiation injuries of the vertebrae].
abstract: The results of examination of 12 patients with vertebral radiation injuries were analyzed. The authors considered clinical and x-ray signs of radiation osteoporosis (5), radiation osteonecrosis (7 patients), and complications in the form of pathological fractures of vertebral bodies. Vertebral radiation injuries were most frequently detected 6-12 yrs. after the discontinuation of radiotherapy.
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Gun'ko
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Krasnov
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects*
vernacular_title: Luchevye povrezhdeniia pozvonkov.