Spine Imaging
A trauma patient presents following a high-speed MVA with neck pain. The registrar is asked to systematically assess the cervical spine imaging and discuss the key features to evaluate. Regarding spine imaging interpretation:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Cervical spine X-ray assessment follows the ABCs: Alignment (anterior/posterior vertebral lines, spi...
CT is superior to X-ray for detecting cervical fractures (sensitivity greater than 98% vs 52%); CT i...
The atlanto-dens interval (ADI) should be less than 5mm in adults; the Powers ratio is used to asses...
The atlanto-dens interval (ADI) should be less than 3mm in adults (less than 5mm in children); the P...
For lumbar spine imaging: Modic changes on MRI indicate vertebral endplate/marrow changes (Type 1 oe...
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