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Herniated intervertebral discs associated with unstable spinal injuries.

E S Pratt1, D A Green, D M Spengler

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Spine
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Traumatic herniated intervertebral discs are often missed in unstable spinal injuries. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for identifying this disc damage, preventing potential spinal cord injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Unstable spinal injuries pose a risk of secondary spinal cord damage.
  • Traumatic herniated intervertebral discs can complicate these injuries.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of traumatic herniated intervertebral discs in patients with unstable spinal injuries.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of different imaging modalities for detecting disc pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 93 patients with unstable spinal injuries over 26 months.
  • All patients underwent roentgenography and computed tomography (CT).
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed in 48 patients.

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Main Results:

  • Herniated intervertebral discs were identified in 16 of 48 patients who underwent MRI.
  • The cervical spine showed the highest incidence of herniated discs.
  • Plain film and CT scans failed to detect any disc pathology.

Conclusions:

  • MRI is essential for diagnosing traumatic herniated intervertebral discs in unstable spinal injuries.
  • Failure to identify disc damage can lead to neurological deficits.
  • Noninvasive MRI can prevent missed diagnoses and subsequent surgical complications.