title: How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar spine.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) of the spine has remained an important tool in the investigation of spinal pathology. This article helps to explain the basics of CT of the lumbar spine to allow the clinician better use of this diagnostic tool.
authors.affiliation: University of Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mobasheri
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vaidya
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mallik
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El-Hussainy
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*