Imaging in Spine Surgery

Disc Bulge

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Degenerative Endplate Changes

KEY FACTS Terminology Vertebral endplate change, Modic changes Type I, II, III endplate change MR signal abnormalities involving vertebral body endplates related to degenerative disc disease Type I: Hypointense on T1, hyperintense on T2 Type II: Hyperintense on T1, isointense…

Degenerative Disc Disease

KEY FACTS Terminology Generalized and multifactorial process affecting discovertebral unit, leading to biomechanical/morphologic alterations Asymptomatic or associated with back/neck pain ± radiculopathy Imaging Loss of disc space height, vacuum phenomenon seen as low signal within disc Degenerative endplate changes I…

Traumatic Epidural Hematoma

KEY FACTS Terminology Spinal epidural hematoma Posttraumatic accumulation of blood into spinal epidural space You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Presyrinx Edema

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