Axial compression frame for MRI of thoracolumbar spine.

Choy, Daniel S J; Tassi, Gian Paolo; Libes, Richard B · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2007

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

Our objective was to present a method of performing thoracolumbar MRI with intervertebral disk pressure at 150 kPa without the patient being seated. Spine MRI with compression is more physiologic and will produce a higher yield than standard supine MRI.

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