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Published in: European Spine Journal 5/2018

01-05-2018 | Review

Current concept in upright spinal MRI

Authors: R. Botchu, A. Bharath, A. M. Davies, S. Butt, S. L. James

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 5/2018

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the established technique for evaluating the spine. Unfortunately, the supine position of the patient during conventional MRI scanning does not truly reflect the physiological forces experienced by the discoligamentous structures during normal upright posture and ambulation. Upright MRI is a relatively new technique that allows the patient to be scanned in several different weight-bearing positions, which may potentially demonstrate occult pathology not visualised in the supine position. The imaging technique and current clinical indications of upright spinal MRI would be discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Current concept in upright spinal MRI
Authors
R. Botchu
A. Bharath
A. M. Davies
S. Butt
S. L. James
Publication date
01-05-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-017-5304-3

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