Keywords:
Outcomes, Equipment, Diagnostic procedure, MR-Functional imaging, MR, Musculoskeletal spine
Authors:
H.-S. Kim, G. Choi, W. H. Kim, H. J. Ma; POHANG/KR
DOI:
10.1594/essr2018/P-0027
Conclusion
Discussions and Summary:
*Limitations of this study:
- Not a long-term evaluation study ( recent launching of the weight-bearing MR).
- Lack of objective study for evaluating the stenosis grading system.
- Lack of the protocols for the image acquisition for the W-B study yet.(T1WI,
T2WI and 3-D HYCE).
- Lack of statistical analysis.
However,
it is an attempt to research the usefulness of the W-B MRI in terms of clinical out-come after treatment/operation systematically (investigate the correlative findings of the patients’ symptoms and signs).
The dedicated W-B MRI provides more significant amount of information which could help establish a proper diagnosis thereby leading to an accurate and appropriate surgical plan.
Surgeons’ confidence in proposing a surgical plan increases,
especially in about 50% of the cases where we have determined or modified the initial procedures,
upon the evaluation of the W-B MR images.
Conclusion;
Therefore,
the diagnostic effectiveness of the W-B MR imaging in patients with symptomatic spinal disorders with the plan of undergoing surgery is promising.