Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Introduction: MRI is crucial in patients with spinal trauma because it is highly sensitive in detecting lesions to the spinal cord and soft tissues. Materials and Methods: The MRI scans were examined according to the location (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral), portion of the spinal cord affected, and the extent of the injury. For trauma patients, the location and severity of the injury, spinal fracture, ligament damage, and the presence or absence of a hematoma were observed to categorize the hematoma as either subdural or extradural. Results: 70 patients with acute spinal trauma those were sending for MRI spine were observed by radiologist during the study period. Out of 70 patients 42 were male and 28 were female. Conclusion: In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), we are able to identify lesions to the spinal cord, discs, ligaments, and fractures of the spine. It also readily detected stable and unstable spine fractures with spinal cord injury, so guiding the surgeon in managing and predicting the outcome of patients.
How to cite this article:
Kamal Agarwal and Preeti Agarwal. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study in Acute Spinal Trauma.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2014.6.169.172
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2014.6.169.172