Comparison of L1-S1 neuroforaminal dimensions derived from plain film radiography versus computed tomography

ConclusionThis study describes 9585 measurements from L1-S1 of neuroforaminal measurements derived from CT and plain film radiography from a sample of young patients without spinal pathology. Among these patients, plain film measurements of the neuroforamina are larger compared to those derived from CT for all levels from L1-S1. There is poor correlation and reliability between plain film and CT measurements of neuroforaminal dimensions.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research