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MR imaging in acute cervical spine trauma.
G J Beers1, G H Raque, G G Wagner
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Louisville, KY.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|September 1, 1988
Summary
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a valuable tool for assessing acute cervical spine trauma. It effectively evaluates spinal cord, soft tissue, and disk injuries in patients with neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Medicine
Background:
- Cervical spine injuries often result in neurological deficits.
- Accurate and timely assessment of these injuries is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in assessing acute cervical spine trauma.
- To determine MR's ability to detect spinal cord, disk, and soft tissue injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 14 patients with cervical spine injuries.
- MR imaging performed within 7 days of injury.
- Analysis of MR findings related to spinal canal, disks, spinal cord, and extraspinal soft tissues.
Main Results:
- MR imaging provided useful information on the spinal canal and disks in most patients.
- MR suggested pathological changes within the spinal cord, including hemorrhage and edema.
- Extraspinal soft tissue hemorrhage and edema were also identified by MR.
Conclusions:
- MR imaging is a valuable technique for assessing acute cervical spine trauma.
- It aids in evaluating the spinal cord, surrounding soft tissues, vertebrae, and disks.
- MR imaging can identify various pathological changes associated with cervical spine injuries.