Diagnostic accuracy of whole spine magnetic resonance imaging in spinal tuberculosis validated through tissue studies

ConclusionOur study validated different MRI findings with tissue studies and showed spinal infections with large abscess with thin wall, subligamentous spread of abscess and vertebral collapse were highly suggestive of spinal tuberculosis.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

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Source: European Spine Journal - June 13, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research