MRI IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF VERTEBRAL WEDGE DEFORMITY
https://doi.org/10.14531/ss2008.3.68-72
Abstract
Objective. To specify the MRI abilities in differential diagnosis of vertebral wedge deformity. Material and Methods. The study is based on the analysis of MRI findings in 43 patients aged from 24 to 64 years with a preliminary clinical and radiological diagnosis of pathologic fracture and wedge deformity of vertebral bodies. Results. MRI study revealed vertebral metastases in 31 (72.1 %) patients; inflammatory disease (spondylitis) in 8 (18.6 %), vertebral osteoporosis in 3 (7.0 %), and traumatic vertebral fracture in 1 (2.3 %) patient. Diagnosis in all patients was confirmed by surgical treatment results and clinical examination data. Conclusions. MRI is an informative method for differential diagnosis of the vertebral wedge deformity which provides reliable identification of main pathological processes causing the occurrence of wedge vertebral deformity, decrease in duration of patient’s preliminary examination, and timely choice of the appropriate treatment.
About the Authors
Natalya Vasilyevna Gunicheva
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University n.a. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir Nikolayevich Shubkin
Krasnoyarsk State Medical University n.a. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tolib Abdullaevich Akhadov
Research Institute of Emergency Pediatric Surgery and Traumatology, Moscow
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Gunicheva N.V., Shubkin V.N., Akhadov T.A. MRI IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF VERTEBRAL WEDGE DEFORMITY. Russian Journal of Spine Surgery (Khirurgiya Pozvonochnika). 2008;(3):068-072. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14531/ss2008.3.68-72
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