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Spine Trauma: Radiographic and CT Pitfalls

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Imaging evaluation of the spine can be challenging. Awareness of the limitations of the different imaging modalities allows one to take a considered approach to their interpretation. The modalities of radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are often complementary to each other in the information they provide. There are many pitfalls to be avoided. Familiarity with normal radiological anatomy, an awareness of technical factors which can lead to confusion in interpretation, and knowledge of normal ossification and normal variants will minimize the risk of over- or, indeed more seriously, underreporting radiological findings.

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Abbreviations

AP:

Anteroposterior

CT:

Computed tomography

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, Shropshire, UK

    Prudencia N. M. Tyrrell FRCR & Naomi Winn FRCR

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    Wilfred C. G. Peh

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Tyrrell, P.N.M., Winn, N. (2017). Spine Trauma: Radiographic and CT Pitfalls. In: Peh, W. (eds) Pitfalls in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53496-1_13

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