Sector computed tomographic spine scanning in the diagnosis of lumbar nerve root entrapment

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.143.1.7063710· OSTI ID:5515291

Risius, B; Modic, M T; Hardy, Jr, R W; Duchesneau, P M; Weinstein, M A

The diagnosis of lumbar nerve root entrapment was made by sector computed tomography (CT) scanning in 25 patients whose myelograms were normal at the site of the CT scan abnormalities. Sector CT scanning demonstrates preoperatively which neural foramina are narrow. This information, correlated with the patient's history and physical examination, indicates which foramina should be operated on and prevents unnecessary exploration of normal neutral foramina. CT findings were confirmed surgically in 14 patients. Eleven of these 14 patients had excellent postoperative results and remain pain free.

• Research Organization: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH
• OSTI ID: 5515291
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 143:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
NERVE TISSUE
DISEASES
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COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
PATIENTS
X RADIATION
ANIMAL TISSUES
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IONIZING RADIATIONS
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