Conventional X Ray & Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI In Trauma Of Spine Comparative Study

Abstract

The study included sample of 30 traumatic patients investigated initially by conventional X-ray (AP & lateral views) and then scanned by MRI of the spine to show the role of each of them in assessment and diagnosing the case (Comparative Study Between conventional X-ray Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) In Trauma of Spine). The study took place from January to September 2004 in Elingaz diagnostic center ]1 tesla [(Doaa- Khartoum), Military hospital]0.2 tesla[ (Omdurman), and Yastabshiroon hospital ]0.5 tesla[ (Khartoum). The researcher has collected images and data of the patients and then analyzed and discussed, the results show that 17 patients (56.6% of 30) investigated by conventional x-ray imaging have normal images, and 13 patients (43.3% of 30) have abnormal images, and 6 patients (20% of 30) investigated by MRI have normal images with 24 patients (80% of 30) have an abnormal MR images. The researcher concludes that conventional x-ray has a role in diagnosing fractures and dislocation of the vertebrae and spine MRI VIII has a role in assessment and diagnoses of spinal cord injury or disc herniation, in addition to the effects of fractures and dislocation of the vertebrae.