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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Vertebral alignment (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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