Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

MRI findings in spinal trauma – A 10 Year Retrospective study in Indian Population

Dr Vinay Maurya, Dr Pankaj Sharma

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Background:Spinal Injuries produce considerable morbidity among young population.An accurate assessment of the spinal injury by MRI is essential for managing these cases. Material & Methods:All caseswho underwent MRI for spinal trauma during the ten–year period formed the study group. Results:260 cases of spinal trauma were studied.Age ranged from 18–58 years with maximum number of cases in 31–40 yr (39.6%) followed by 21–30 yr (32%) age group.Fall from height was the leading cause of spinal trauma affecting 132(50.7%) cases, followed by road traffic accident (RTA) 115 (44.2%).  Lumbar spine injury was seen in 108 (41.5%) cases, Dorsal 74 (28.5%) and cervical spine in 66 (25.4%) cases. Commonest injury was wedge compression fracture seen in 57.3% cases, followed by burst fracture 25%. Conclusion:MRI is the investigation of choice in not only delineating the bony, ligamentous and cord injury but also helps in planning the surgical management.

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Dr Vinay Maurya, Dr Pankaj Sharma, MRI findings in spinal trauma – A 10 Year Retrospective study in Indian Population, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-8 | August-2018

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