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  • Postoperative spinal imaging is frequently performed but diagnostically challenging.
  • Understanding surgical techniques and hardware is crucial for interpreting imaging findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of common spinal surgical approaches and hardware.
  • To detail expected postoperative imaging changes and potential complications.
  • To aid radiologists in the differential diagnosis of postoperative spinal abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common spinal surgical procedures and instrumentation.
  • Discussion of characteristic imaging features of postoperative changes.
  • Analysis of imaging findings associated with specific complications.

Main Results:

  • Detailed descriptions of various surgical approaches (e.g., anterior, posterior) and common hardware (e.g., pedicle screws, interbody cages).
  • Identification of expected postoperative imaging findings, including arthrodesis and bone remodeling.
  • Categorization of complications such as infection, non-union, hardware failure, and adjacent segment disease, with their respective imaging hallmarks.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate interpretation of postoperative spinal imaging requires knowledge of surgical procedures and potential complications.
  • Familiarity with expected changes and complication imaging features improves diagnostic accuracy for radiologists.
  • This review serves as a guide for evaluating postoperative spinal imaging, enhancing patient care.