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Tae Sam Kim1, Sung Sik Shin, Jung Ryul Kim
1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sae-Woori Spine Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
The Korean Journal of Pain
|September 11, 2010
Summary
Cervical epidural injections can help patients remain still for MRI scans. However, excessive air used in the procedure can create artifacts mimicking herniated discs on cervical MRI.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Neurology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for spinal imaging.
- Patient immobility is crucial for high-quality MRI scans.
- Pain can hinder patient ability to remain still during MRI examinations.
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