Nov 3, 2023 · Spinal fusion is a broad term to denote the joining of two or more adjacent vertebral segments. Fusion can be congenital or acquired as a direct result of disease or deliberately …

A spinal x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan confirms degenerative changes or malalignment at more than one level; In the lower back, a multilevel spinal fusion surgery …

Spine fusion X-rays are crucial for diagnosing, planning, and assessing the success of spinal fusion surgery. These X-rays differ from regular spinal X-rays and are used at various stages …

Mar 18, 2017 · Imaging for instrumented lumbar fusion is performed on a spectrum from no image guidance (based on anatomic landmarks, neurophysiology, and tactile response) to full 3 …

Aug 6, 2009 · Postoperative imaging is used to assess disease progression, positioning of instrumentation, possible complications and the extent of bone-graft fusion. Knowledge of the …

Postoperative imaging techniques for the spine include X-rays, CT, and MRI, depending on the type of initial surgery and the patient's symptoms. The postoperative imaging modality …

To do this, your doctor may use imaging tests, such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Spinal fusion may help relieve symptoms of …

Dec 7, 2024 · Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a commonly performed spinal fusion procedure for the decompression of the cervical cord due to disc protrusions and …

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). It is essentially a welding process. The basic idea is to fuse together the painful or …

This review describes imaging features of potential complications associated with spinal fusion surgery as well as the instrumentation used. This basic knowledge aims to help radiologists …