The utility of whole spine survey MRI in blunt trauma patients sustaining single level or contiguous spinal fractures

ConclusionsMost additional bony injuries detected on MRI are bone contusions and mild compression fractures, which are unlikely to alter management. However, if screening MRI is performed for additional bony injuries, we posit that a targeted regional spinal MRI is adequate.
Source: Emergency Radiology - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research