title: The role of magnetic resonance imaging on spinal trauma.
abstract: Spinal MR has an increasingly important role in the assessment of spinal trauma. The ability to visualise clearly the spinal cord, nerve roots, ligaments, intervertebral discs and adjacent vascular structures allow a more accurate assessment of the extent of injury, and necessity for further management and provide a prognosis for recovery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Natal, Durban, S. Africa.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Corr
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Govender
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*