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Spinal cord compression x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Overview

X-ray spine plays a minimal role in diagnosing spinal cord compression. There are no x-ray findings associated with spinal cord compression.[1]

Xray Spine

Xray Spine

X-ray spine plays a minimal role in diagnosing spinal cord compression. There are no x-ray findings associated with spinal cord compression.[1]

References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Parizel PM, van der Zijden T, Gaudino S, Spaepen M, Voormolen MH, Venstermans C, De Belder F, van den Hauwe L, Van Goethem J (2010). “Trauma of the spine and spinal cord: imaging strategies”. Eur Spine J. 19 Suppl 1: S8–17. doi:10.1007/s00586-009-1123-5. PMC 2899721. PMID 19727855.

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