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Organizing and summarizing search results for you- Lumbar spine fractures
- Seat belt injury
- Lumbar spine implants and complications
- Spinal tumors and/or vertebral metastasis spondylodiscitis or inflammatory arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis / spondylolysis
- Lumbar spine interventions (e.g. lumbar spinal epidural injections)
- CT myelography (if MRI is contraindicated or metallic implants are present)
- Cauda equina syndrome
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Radiopaediahttps://radiopaedia.org/articles/ct-lumbar-spine-protocol-1?lang=usCT lumbar spine (protocol) | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.orgTypical indications include the following 1-5: 1 lumbar spine fractures 2 seat belt injury 3 lumbar spine implants and complicationsJohns Hopkins Medicinehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/ct-scan-of-the-spineComputed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the SpineA CT scan of the spine may be performed to assess the spine for a herniated disk, tumors and other lesions, the extent of injuries, structural anomalies such as spina bifida (a typ…Medic Journalhttps://medic-journal.com/musculoskeletal-ct/ct-spine/CT Spine – Medic JournalIndications for CT spine are: back pain, sometimes with irradiation to the sternum, upper or lower extremities; signs of cerebral circulation disorders; spinal column deformity; ba…AAFPhttps://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/clinical-recommendations/all-clinical-recommendations/cw-back-pain.htmlImaging for Low Back Pain | AAFPThe evaluation for low back pain should include a complete, focused medical history looking for red flags, which include, but are not limited to: severe or progressive neurologic d…Healthlinehttps://www.healthline.com/health/lumbar-spine-ct-scanLumbar Spine CT Scan: Purpose, Procedure & Risks - HealthlineA CT scan is one of many imaging tests your doctor may use to investigate problems with your spine. This includes pain due to injuries, disease, or infection.
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CT lumbar spine (protocol) | Radiology Reference Article
Typical indications include the following 1-5: 1. lumbar spine fractures 2. seat belt injury 3. lumbar spine implants and complications 4. if MRI is contraindicated 4.1. spinal tumours and/or vertebral metastasis 4.2. spondylodiscitis or inflammatory arthritis 4.3. degenerative disc disease 5. … See more
- 1. patient positioning prior to scanning might reduce and facilitate multiplanar reconstructions
- 2. dose optimisation 6-9 See more
Imaging for Low Back Pain - AAFP
In the absence of progressive neurologic deficits or other red flags, there is strong evidence to avoid CT/MRI imaging in patients with non-specific low back pain. (6,7)
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How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar …
Indications for spinal CT. CT is often used to image fractures, ligament injuries and dislocations, which can be recognised easily with a 0.2mm resolution. It can eliminate superimposition of structures outside the area of interest.
When to Order Contrast-Enhanced CT | AAFP
Sep 1, 2013 · It is essential to know the types of contrast agents, their risks, contraindications, and common clinical scenarios in which contrast-enhanced computed tomography is appropriate. Many types of...
CT Lumbar Spine Without Contrast – Radiology In Plain English
Dec 23, 2023 · CT lumbar spine without contrast is a valuable diagnostic imaging technique used to examine the lower back area, specifically the lumbar vertebrae, discs, and surrounding …
CT Spine - Indications, Preparation, Interpretation - Medic Journal
Indications for CT spine are: restriction of mobility of one or several parts of the spine. The contrast procedure shows the state of the vascular system, allows you to diagnose neoplasms …
CTLSPINENONCON - Rad CT Guide
Suspected axial spondyloarthritis with lumbar symptoms. Low back pain (particular if red flags are present): - New, history of multiple vertebral compression fractures - New, previously treated …
Imaging in adults with acute low back pain - RACGP
3 days ago · If there is a strong clinical suspicion of a spinal fracture, consider a lumbar spine X-ray or a computed tomography (CT) scan. 1 If there is a strong clinical suspicion of malignancy, infection, cauda equina syndrome or a severe …
CT is the preferred method for imaging solid tumour lesions in the chest and abdomen. It is also used when MRI may be contraindicated, for instance when non-MRI compatible cardiac …
Lumbar Spine CT Scan: Purpose, Procedure & Risks
Jul 9, 2012 · What is a lumbar spine CT scan? A CT scan, commonly referred to as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that produces cross-sectional images of a specific part of the body. In the case of a...
Lumbar Spine Imaging - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Mar 6, 2023 · CT is the imaging modality of choice in patients with suspected fractures. MRI is the modality of choice for patients who are possible candidates for augmentation procedures. MRI is also highly sensitive for evaluating …
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
CT scans of the spine can provide more detailed information about the vertebrae (bones of the spine) and other spinal structures and tissues than standard X-rays of the spine, thus …
Jan 1, 2017 · Primary indications for CT of the spine include, but are not limited to: 1. Traumatic injuries, including evaluation of acute injuries and their potential chronic/long term reparative …
When should I get a lumbar-spine CT scan for back pain?
Mar 12, 2024 · A lumbar-spine CT scan can assess your spine for a herniated disc, tumors, lesions, structural anomalies like spina bifida (a type of congenital defect of the spine), blood …
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Radiology - Acute indications
CT scan is the best modality for diagnosing intra-abdominal injury. Chronic constipation, encopresis or enuresis (in the Emerg. Dept setting) If an urgent ultrasound is necessary, the …
Neuroimaging in Low Back Pain - AAFP
Jun 1, 2002 · Computed tomographic scanning is useful in demonstrating osseous structures and their relations to the neural canal, and for assessment of fractures. Bone scans can be used to …
indications should be discussed with radiologists and/or ordering physician as to why MRI exam would not be a more optimal exam for evaluation of malignancy, infection
Diagnostic Imaging of the Lumbar Spine - Physiopedia
CT scans provide detailed, digital cross-sectional images of the body relatively free from the superimposition of the different tissues. Clinically the modality can detect fractures of the …
The following are examples of when, according to clinical evidence, MRI or CT is indicated for adults with low back pain.
Spinal imaging recommendations | SA Health
Current guidelines for low back pain recommend against routine use of plain x-rays (XR) or other imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computerised tomography (CT) …
Lumbar interlaminar epidural injection - Radiopaedia.org
Feb 13, 2025 · As with all epidural spinal injections, care should be taken to confirm. extradural location - to avoid intradural injection with resultant adhesive arachnoiditis. intravascular …
Spontaneous psoas hematoma following posterior lumbar fusion …
1 day ago · The CT image of the patient’s lumbar spine. (A) The preoperative CT images of the lumbar spine (B) The CT image of a primary psoas hematoma (C) ... The surgical indications …
CT-based vertebral three-dimensional Hounsfield unit can predict …
3 days ago · Background Vertebral Hounsfield unit (HU) were regarded as a new way to predict fragility fracture. However, HU values were measured in a single plane, which is not accurate …
