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Review
. 2018 May;27(5):987-993.
doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5304-3. Epub 2017 Sep 21.

Current concept in upright spinal MRI

R Botchu  1 , A Bharath  2 , A M Davies  2 , S Butt  3 , S L James  2
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Review

Current concept in upright spinal MRI

R Botchu et al. Eur Spine J. 2018 May.

Erratum in

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the established technique for evaluating the spine. Unfortunately, the supine position of the patient during conventional MRI scanning does not truly reflect the physiological forces experienced by the discoligamentous structures during normal upright posture and ambulation. Upright MRI is a relatively new technique that allows the patient to be scanned in several different weight-bearing positions, which may potentially demonstrate occult pathology not visualised in the supine position. The imaging technique and current clinical indications of upright spinal MRI would be discussed.

Keywords: MRI; Spine; Upright.

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