Whole spine localizers of magnetic resonance imaging detect unexpected vertebral fractures.

Conclusion WS-locs from MR examinations of the lumbar spine provide a good diagnostic tool for the detection and evaluation of unsuspected vertebral fractures. WS-locs show strong inter-reader agreement for fracture detection in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Kaniewska M, de Beus JM, Ahlhelm F, Mameghani A, Eid K, Kubik-Huch RA, Anderson SE Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research