Radiography vs Computed Tomography in Spinal Imaging
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Radiography vs Computed Tomography in Spinal Imaging

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What is the optimal modality for visualizing bone structures and vertebral alignment?

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Radiographs
  • Computed Tomography (CT) (correct)
  • Ultrasound

    • Which imaging technique is the modality of choice for severe spinal injuries and multi-trauma patients?

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Computed Tomography (CT) (correct)
  • X-ray
  • Radiographs

    • What does the Denis three column classification help evaluate in spine injuries?

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Bone structures
  • Soft tissues
  • Stability of the spine (correct)

    • If T1 cannot be visualized, what may be required for imaging?

    <p>Swimmer's lateral projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is optimal for visualizing soft tissues and spinal cord?

    <p>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Denis' classification, when do instability and injuries occur?

    <p>When 2 contiguous columns are affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (PLL) contribute to in the spine?

    <p>Vertebral alignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique has limited visualisation of the spinal cord but is appropriate for initial investigation of mild spinal trauma?

    <p>Radiographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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