8 Questions
What is the optimal modality for visualizing bone structures and vertebral alignment?
Computed Tomography (CT)
Which imaging technique is the modality of choice for severe spinal injuries and multi-trauma patients?
Computed Tomography (CT)
What does the Denis three column classification help evaluate in spine injuries?
Stability of the spine
If T1 cannot be visualized, what may be required for imaging?
Swimmer's lateral projection
Which imaging technique is optimal for visualizing soft tissues and spinal cord?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
In Denis' classification, when do instability and injuries occur?
When 2 contiguous columns are affected
What does the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (PLL) contribute to in the spine?
Vertebral alignment
Which imaging technique has limited visualisation of the spinal cord but is appropriate for initial investigation of mild spinal trauma?
Radiographs
Learn about the differences between radiography and computed tomography in visualizing soft tissues, bone structures, and neural structures in spinal imaging. Understand the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality for investigating spinal trauma.
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