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Precision Measurements and Parametric Models of Vertebral Endplates
Published on: September 17, 2019
[Research progress of vacuum phenomenon in spine]
Yong Liu1, Liang Chen, Yong Gu
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou Jiangsu, 215006, P.R. China.
Objective:
To review the research progress of the vacuum phenomenon in spine.
Methods:
The recent articles about the vacuum phenomenon in spine were reviewed; the features of imaging and the clinical correlation were summarized.
Results:
The vacuum phenomenon has been described in every segment of the spine. This phenomenon occurs mostly to the disc space and represents a transparent area on radiograph.
Conclusion:
The causes of the vacuum phenomenon include degeneration of the anatomic structures of spine, trauma, and other pathologic changes. The vacuum phenomenon has important diagnostic and clinical significances.
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