Journal article
ABCs of the degenerative spine
Insights into imaging, v 9(2), pp 253-274
01 Apr 2018
PMID: 29569215
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Abstract
Degenerative changes in the spine have high medical and socioeconomic significance. Imaging of the degenerative spine is a frequent challenge in radiology. The pathogenesis of this degenerative process represents a biomechanically related continuum of alterations, which can be identified with different imaging modalities. The aim of this article is to review radiological findings involving the intervertebral discs, end plates, bone marrow changes, facet joints and the spinal canal in relation to the pathogenesis of degenerative changes in the spine. Findings are described in association with the clinical symptoms they may cause, with a brief review of the possible treatment options. The article provides an illustrated review on the topic for radiology residents.
Teaching Points
The adjacent vertebrae, intervertebral disc, ligaments and facet joints constitute a spinal unit.
Degenerative change is a response to insults, such as mechanical or metabolic injury.
Spine degeneration is a biomechanically related continuum of alterations evolving over time.
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Details
- Title
- ABCs of the degenerative spine
- Creators
- Sergiy V. Kushchayev - Catholic Medical CenterTetiana Glushko - Catholic Medical CenterMohamed Jarraya - Catholic Medical CenterKarl H. Schuleri - Catholic Medical CenterMark C. Preul - St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterMichael L. Brooks - Catholic Medical CenterOleg M. Teytelboym - Catholic Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Insights into imaging, v 9(2), pp 253-274
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 22
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Radiology (Radiologic Sciences); Medicine (Graduate)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000429711900012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85045244601
- Other Identifier
- 991021897585504721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging