Three-dimensional magnetic resonance techniques for evaluating the cervical spine.
The general technique of three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging is briefly described, as is a variety of specific three-dimensional sequences useful in the evaluation of spinal disease, particularly related to degenerative disc disease. Advantages of three-dimensional imaging include an increase in signal-to-noise ratio, thin contiguous slices, more accurate slice thickness, and a reduction in susceptibility artifacts. Computer post-processing allows reformatting of the data along any desired imaging plane, with minimal degradation in image quality.
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Division of Radiology, Magnetic Resonance, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*