Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Postoperative lumbar spine.

A Leone1, A Cerase, L Lauro

  • 1Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Roma. iclrx@rm.unicatt.it

Rays
|September 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An Extended Follow-up of Spinal Instrumentation Rescue with Cement Augmentation.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2024
Same author

Tumefactive Primary Central Nervous System Vasculitis: Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast Perfusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings With Histological Correlation.

La Clinica terapeutica·2024
Same author

Unraveling the parahormetic mechanism underlying the health-protecting effects of grapeseed procyanidins.

Redox biology·2023
Same author

Third whole-brain radiation therapy for multiple brain metastases. Should it be considered in selected patients?

Cancer radiotherapie : journal de la Societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique·2023
Same author

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTION AND CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM: POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION.

Acta endocrinologica (Bucharest, Romania : 2005)·2022
Same author

Reply.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2022
Same journal

Esophageal cancer: 2nd multidisciplinary refresher course for residents, November 4-5, 2005, Rome, Italy.

Rays·2006
Same journal

Preoperative pulmonary risk assessment in esophagectomy.

Rays·2006
Same journal

Sems (self expanding metal stents) in palliation of esophageal cancer dysphagia.

Rays·2006
Same journal

Transhiatal esophagectomy (THE).

Rays·2006
Same journal

Histopathological classification of esophageal carcinomas.

Rays·2006
Same journal

Dysphagia following treatment for esophageal cancer: rehabilitation strategies.

Rays·2006
See all related articles

Differentiating normal recovery from surgical complications in lumbar spine surgery is crucial. Advanced imaging like CT and MRI aids diagnosis, but metal implants can pose challenges in interpreting results.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Distinguishing normal post-operative changes from complications after lumbar spine surgery is clinically significant.
  • Accurate diagnosis is often challenging, despite advancements in medical imaging technologies.
  • Metal implants used in vertebral surgery can interfere with the interpretation of diagnostic imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common lumbar spine surgical procedures.
  • To describe the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of normal post-surgical sequelae.
  • To highlight CT and MRI findings of early and late complications, as well as lesion recurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Review of main surgical procedures for the lumbar spine.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of CT and MRI imaging characteristics.
  • Focus on differentiating normal findings from pathological conditions post-surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • CT and MRI provide valuable insights into post-lumbar spine surgery outcomes.
    • Specific imaging patterns are associated with normal healing versus complications.
    • Metal artifacts can significantly impact diagnostic accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiological assessment is key for managing patients post-lumbar spine surgery.
    • Understanding imaging features of sequelae and complications is essential for timely intervention.
    • Awareness of imaging limitations due to implants is critical for accurate diagnosis.