Degenerative disorders of the cervical spine

Magnetic resonance imaging is the study of choice in patients with suspected degenerative discogenic disease. It is a sensitive diagnostic modality offering multiplanar imaging capability and excellent soft-tissue and spatial resolution without ionizing radiation. Physiologic information, primarily...

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Published in:	Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 741
Main Authors:	Kramer, J, Rivera, C A, Kleefield, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1991
Subjects:	Arthrography Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Cervical Vertebrae - pathology Humans Joints - pathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spinal Diseases - diagnosis Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Magnetic resonance imaging is the study of choice in patients with suspected degenerative discogenic disease. It is a sensitive diagnostic modality offering multiplanar imaging capability and excellent soft-tissue and spatial resolution without ionizing radiation. Physiologic information, primarily relating to water content, is provided as is a myelographic effect, without the risks of intrathecal contrast. Computed tomography remains a valuable adjunct in those patients with extensive bony degenerative changes.
ISSN:	0889-857X
DOI:	10.1016/S0889-857X(21)00116-2