Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Spine Interventions.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2015
Abstract
MR imaging-guided interventions for treatment of low back pain and for diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and bony spinal lesions have been shown to be feasible, effective, and safe. Advantages of this technique include the absence of ionizing radiation, the high tissue contrast, and multiplanar imaging options. Recent advancements in MR imaging systems allow improved image qualities and real-time guidance. One exciting application is MR imaging-guided cryotherapy of spinal lesions, including treating such lesions as benign osteoid osteomas and malignant metastatic disease in patients who are not good surgical candidates. This particular technique shows promise for local tumor control and pain relief in appropriate patients.
Volume
23
Issue
4
First Page
523
Last Page
532
ISSN
1557-9786
Published In/Presented At
Himes, N. C., Chansakul, T., & Lee, T. C. (2015). Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Spine Interventions. Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America, 23(4), 523–532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2015.05.007
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
26499272
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article