Magnetic resonance imaging of trauma to the thoracic and lumbar spine : the importance of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Magnetic resonance imaging was used to evaluate 24 patients with injuries to the thoracic, thoracolumbar (T12-L1), or lumbar spine. Correlation of the magnetic resonance imaging findings to surgical therapy and outcome was evaluated, with particular attention to the longitudinal ligaments. The abili...

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Published in:Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Pa. 1976), 1992-05, Vol.17 (5), p.541-550
Main Authors: BRIGHTMAN, R. P, MILLER, C. A, REA, G. L, CHAKERES, D. W, HUNT, W. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Ligaments, Articular - diagnostic imaging
Ligaments, Articular - injuries
Ligaments, Articular - pathology
Lumbosacral Region
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Spinal Fractures - diagnosis
Spinal Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Injuries - diagnosis
Spinal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Injuries - surgery
Thorax
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging was used to evaluate 24 patients with injuries to the thoracic, thoracolumbar (T12-L1), or lumbar spine. Correlation of the magnetic resonance imaging findings to surgical therapy and outcome was evaluated, with particular attention to the longitudinal ligaments. The ability of the magnetic resonance imaging to detect the extent of trauma to the spinal cord parenchyma and to the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments was found to be important in guiding the surgical approach to these spine fractures.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-199205000-00011