Imaging modalities for evaluation of the spine |
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| Authors: | D Bates P Ruggieri |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center. |
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| Abstract: | The spine can be evaluated by a number of different imaging modalities. Although magnetic resonance imaging has assumed the dominant role in the diagnosis of spinal disease, the individual clinical situation still determines the procedure of choice. This review discusses the different imaging techniques and their currently accepted indications. |
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