An Easy and Effective Method for Evaluating the Position of Conus Medullaris: Counting the Number of Vertebral Ossification Center Below the End of Conus Medullaris
This study aimed to ascertain the conus medullaris position by counting the number of ossification centers in the vertebral bodies below the conus medullaris endpoint (N) and assess its utility in screening for closed spinal dysraphism and tethered cord syndrome.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - Category: Radiology Authors: Dandan Luo, Xiaohong Zhong, Shuihua Yang, Huaxuan Wen, Yi Huang, Yue Qin, Meiling Liang, Yimei Liao, Qing Zeng, Ying Yuan, Shengli Li Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research