title: Usefulness of multidetector computed tomography in the evaluation of spinal neuro-musculoskeletal injuries.
abstract: Spinal trauma is commonly diagnosed in small animal practice. Although the first approach to the patient with spinal trauma includes survey spinal radiographs, an accurate evaluation of the injury often requires advanced imaging. Multidetector computed tomography has revolutionized computed tomography technology, providing near-isotropic volumetric representation of the complete body with exquisite anatomical detail in a brief scan time. This review aims to discuss the technical background, indications, and limitations of multidetector computed tomography in the assessment of spinal trauma with particular reference to skeletal, muscular and nervous spinal components.
authors.affiliation: Dr. M. Ricciardi, Pingry Veterinary Hospital, Via Medaglie d'Oro 5, Bari 70126, Italy, Phone: +39 080 553 3884, E-mail: ricciardi.mario@alice.it.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ricciardi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000662:veterinary*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Spinal trauma; computed tomography; dog