Imaging Characteristics of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis With an Emphasis on Acute Spinal Fractures:<i>Review</i>

Taljanovic, Mihra S.; Hunter, Tim B.; Wisneski, Ronald J.; Seeger, Joachim F.; Friend, Christopher J.; Schwartz, Stephanie A.; Rogers, Lee F.

doi:10.2214/ajr.07.7102

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“…Resnick and Niwayama found T7 to T10 level involvement in both sides [14] and Talijanovic et al observed and stated that most commonly involved region is thoracic vertebrae, in that particularly 7th thoracic to 11th thoracic vertebrae are involved more frequently than any other [15]. In the current study bilateral ossification was seen in the thoracic level in 2 specimens.…”

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A Study on Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification in Vertebral Spine in Southern Tamil Nadu Population– Prospective Study

Bently¹,

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2019

Anat Physiol

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Background: Dissecting the vertebral column and studying the features of individual vertebrae is an integral part of the curriculum in anatomy. The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae which are stacked one upon the other and joined to each other by the intervertebral joints and kept in a position of by various ligaments, chief of which includes anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. Disease processes involving these ligaments leads to various spectrums of aliments extending from backache to deformities and nerve entrapments. Aims and Objectives: To study the Anterior and Posterior longitudinal ligament and note the incidence of different types of ossification and the other associated features in various levels of the vertebral column. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 25 disarticulated sets of bones and 30 cadavers used in dissection at GMC and ESICH, CBE. Results: It was observed that out of 25 dry sets of vertebrae examined, only 5 sets showed evidence of ossified ligaments at various levels. While no ossification of ligaments was observed in cadaveric specimens. Conclusion: Ossification of Anterior ligaments of the spine is rare. If the present cause should be identified and corrected to improve, preserve flexibility, prevent the development of deformities and neurological deficits.

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A Study on Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification in Vertebral Spine in Southern Tamil Nadu Population– Prospective Study

Bently¹,

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2019

Anat Physiol

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“…Fractures in patients with ASD often resulted from trivial trauma, for example, falls from a standing or sitting position, possibly causing some physicians to underestimate injury severity. Difficult interpretation of radiological examinations showing gross pre-existent pathologic changes to the spine could also be responsible for this phenomenon [25]. When a fracture is suspected in the absence of traumatic abnormalities on conventional radiographs or computed tomography, a magnetic resonance imaging scan (with focus on T2 and STIR sequences) should be performed to minimize the risk of missing occult fractures [26].…”

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Clinical outcome after traumatic spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spinal disorders compared with control patients

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“…These injuries are very common in individuals with degenerated or ankylosed spines—as seen in ankylosing spondylitis and diffuse hypertrophic skeletal hyperosteosis (DISH)—even with relatively minor trauma [35]. …”

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MDCT of acute subaxial cervical spine trauma: a mechanism-based approach

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Injuries to the spinal column are common and road traffic accidents are the commonest cause. Subaxial cervical spine (C3–C7) trauma encompasses a wide spectrum of osseous and ligamentous injuries, in addition to being frequently associated with neurological injury. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is routinely performed to evaluate acute cervical spine trauma, very often as first-line imaging. MDCT provides an insight into the injury morphology, which in turn reflects the mechanics of injury. This article will review the fundamental biomechanical forces underlying the common subaxial spine injuries and resultant injury patterns or “fingerprints” on MDCT. This systematic and focused analysis enables a more accurate and rapid interpretation of cervical spine CT examinations. Mechanical considerations are important in most clinical and surgical decisions to adequately realign the spine, to prevent neurological deterioration and to facilitate appropriate stabilisation. This review will emphasise the variables on CT that affect the surgical management, as well as imaging “pearls” in differentiating “look-alike” lesions with different surgical implications. It will also enable the radiologist in writing clinically relevant CT reports of cervical spine trauma.Teaching Points• Vertebral bodies and disc bear the axial compression forces, while the ligaments bear the distraction forces.• Compressive forces result in fracture and distractive forces result in ligamentous disruption.• Bilateral facet dislocation is the most severe injury of the flexion-distraction spectrum.• Biomechanics-based CT reading will help to rapidly and accurately identify the entire spectrum of injury.• This approach also helps to differentiate look-alike injuries with different clinical implications.

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Imaging Characteristics of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis With an Emphasis on Acute Spinal Fractures:Review

Cited by 61 publications

References 21 publications

A Study on Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification in Vertebral Spine in Southern Tamil Nadu Population– Prospective Study

A Study on Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification in Vertebral Spine in Southern Tamil Nadu Population– Prospective Study

Clinical outcome after traumatic spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spinal disorders compared with control patients

MDCT of acute subaxial cervical spine trauma: a mechanism-based approach

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