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How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar spine |
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| Authors: | Z Ahmad R Mobasheri T Das S Vaidya S Mallik M El-Hussainy A Casey |
| Affiliation: | 1.University of Cambridge, UK;2.Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK;3.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK;4.Barts Health NHS Trust, UK;5.University College London, UK;6.Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, UK;7.Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, UK |
| Abstract: | Computed tomography (CT) of the spine has remained an important tool in the investigation of spinal pathology. This article helps to explain the basics of CT of the lumbar spine to allow the clinician better use of this diagnostic tool. |
| Keywords: | Computed tomography Lumbar spine Fractures Trauma |