Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma
Publication
, Journal Article
Gray, L; Vandemark, R; Hays, M
Published in: Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
January 1, 2001
Thoracic spine fractures are more difficult to diagnose and assess on conventional films. Lumbar fractures are easier to detect on radiographs. CT characterizes more fully the extent of all of the fractures, particularly those involving the posterior elements. MR is superior for evaluating soft tissue injury, trauma to disks and ligaments, and for verifying the presence of extra- and intramedullary hemorrhage. The radiologist is critical in directing the imaging and determining the extent of injury so that the correct treatment plan is implemented.
Duke Scholars
Published In
Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
ISSN
1052-5149
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Volume
11
Issue
3
Start / End Page
421 / 431
Related Subject Headings
- Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
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Gray, L., Vandemark, R., & Hays, M. (2001). Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, 11(3), 421–431.
Gray, L., R. Vandemark, and M. Hays. “Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma.” Neuroimaging Clinics of North America 11, no. 3 (January 1, 2001): 421–31.
Gray L, Vandemark R, Hays M. Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America. 2001 Jan 1;11(3):421–31.
Gray, L., et al. “Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma.” Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, vol. 11, no. 3, Jan. 2001, pp. 421–31.
Gray L, Vandemark R, Hays M. Thoracic and lumbar spine trauma. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America. 2001 Jan 1;11(3):421–431.
Published In
Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
ISSN
1052-5149
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Volume
11
Issue
3
Start / End Page
421 / 431
Related Subject Headings
- Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging