2009 Advances in High-field MR Imaging of the Spine Medscape

Description: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine is currently one of the most frequently requested MR examinations. The demand for this exam will probably increase with the advancing age of the patient population coupled with the prevalence of degenerative spine disease and lower back pain. There is a great need, therefore, to optimize imaging protocols and to minimize imaging time, while obtaining clinically relevant information.
Andre A. Lighvani, MD; Elias R. Melhem, MD, PhD Published: 10/09/2009: Applied Radiology. 2009;38(6):18-27