Trauma to the ankylotic spine: imaging spectrum of vertebral and soft tissue injuries

Gonzalez-Beicos, Aldo; Nuñez, Diego; Fung, Alice; Sánchez, María José; Gahbauer, H

doi:10.1007/s10140-007-0663-4

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“…This is in contrast to DISH, where exuberant bone growth at the levels of the disk offer relative protection from transdiscal fracture, and fractures are more likely to occur through the vertebral body Disk injury is more likely to occur when the vertebral bodies are fused, as in ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Spinal ankylosis results in limited mobility and a predisposition to fracture even with minor trauma [17][18][19][20] (Fig. 6).…”

Section: Craniovertebral Junction Injuriesmentioning

confidence: 97%

MR imaging of acute cervical spinal ligamentous and soft tissue trauma

Dundamadappa

Cauley

2012

Emerg Radiol

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The increasing availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the high sensitivity of MRI for soft tissue injury are resulting in the increased use of MRI for the evaluation of acute trauma. As cervical spine injury can have a devastating consequence, MRI is being more commonly used to evaluate cervical spine injury in the acute setting, necessitating emergent interpretation by the on-call radiologist. Unless one is formally trained in a trauma center, the MRI findings of soft tissue and ligamentous cervical spine injury may not be fully appreciated. The goal of this pictorial review is to familiarize the reader with some of the more common soft tissue, vascular, and ligamentous injuries seen on MRI of the cervical spine in the emergent setting.

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Section: Craniovertebral Junction Injuriesmentioning

confidence: 97%

MR imaging of acute cervical spinal ligamentous and soft tissue trauma

Dundamadappa

Cauley

2012

Emerg Radiol

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“…After evaluating 14 cervical spine fractures, one thoracic spine fracture, and (Figs. 7, 9, and 10) and MRI [4,[21][22][23][24] (Fig. 10).…”

Section: Acute Spinal Fractures In Dishmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…MDCT with multiplanar reformatted images has superb spatial resolution and best defines not only the presence of fracture but also the full extent of the osseous injuries [21,22].…”

Section: Acute Spinal Fractures In Dishmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…MRI with its superb contrast resolution and multiplanar imaging capabilities enables detailed evaluation of the spinal column, including spinal cord and ligamentous injuries, as well paraspinal ligamentous injuries and soft-tissue hematomas. Because of the higher prevalence of spinal cord and soft-tissue injuries associated with acute spinal fractures with DISH, MRI plays a fundamental role in the assessment in these patients [21][22][23]. Posttraumatic intravertebral fluid collections associated with hyperextension injuries have been described in patients with DISH [24].…”

Section: Acute Spinal Fractures In Dishmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Taljanovic

Hunter

Wisneski

et al. 2009

American Journal of Roentgenology

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“…MRI is not essential; it shows marrow edema as a secondary indicator of fracture and can reveal hidden trabecular fractures of adjacent vertebral bodies. 37 The treatment is nonsurgical; rarely, it may be surgical to prevent secondary spinal deformities.…”

Section: Anterior Wedge Compression Fracturesmentioning

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Emergency and Trauma Imaging of the Thoracolumbar Spine

Moutinho

Tyrrell

Cassar‐Pullicino

2017

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol

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Spine trauma is a devastating event with high morbidity and mortality and many additional medical, psychological, social, and financial consequences for patients, their families, and society. The thoracolumbar spine represents the most common area fractured in the spine. Morphology, extent, and the location of fracture lines are important determinants of stability, which is the core issue in the assessment of vertebral injuries, dictating conservative or surgical treatment. After hospital admission and clinical stabilization, patients with potential spine trauma are screened radiologically. Imaging analysis is based on radiographs, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Understanding these three tools is essential to get a clear picture of the extent of any vertebral fracture. A multidisciplinary team should provide assessment, treatment, and education to patients with a spinal injury to achieve a treatment tailored for each patient. Thoracolumbar trauma focusing on spinal biomechanics, stability, imaging modalities, morphology patterns, classifications, and treatment are discussed and reviewed.

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Trauma to the ankylotic spine: imaging spectrum of vertebral and soft tissue injuries

Cited by 15 publications

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MR imaging of acute cervical spinal ligamentous and soft tissue trauma

MR imaging of acute cervical spinal ligamentous and soft tissue trauma

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

Emergency and Trauma Imaging of the Thoracolumbar Spine

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