Spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the radiological imaging of the disorders associated with the spine. The common spinal disorders like disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis, vertebral compression fracture, etc. Spine MRI reporting allows the remote analysis and interpretation of by subspecialty radiology experts.
The spine systems and their common complications that can be detected using MRI imaging are listed below:
Loss of vertebral body height
Alteration in marrow signal
Altered vertebral alignment
Cortical breach
Posterior element defects
Endplate erosion
Vertebral collapse or wedging
Disc dehydration
Loss of disc height
Excess disc bulging
Focal disc protrusion or extrusion
Disc fragmentation or migration
Annular fissures or tears
Disc-endplate interface disruption
Cord enlargement
Cord thinning or atrophy
Altered internal signal
Loss of normal cord contour
Focal or longitudinal cord distortion
Disruption of cord–CSF interface
The imaging modalities covered under spine MRI reporting are explained below:
Conventional Spine MRI
This is the most basic form of spine MRI which does not consist of any additional adaptations. The conventional spine MRI deals with the imaging of spinal anatomy, discs, spinal canal, and neural structures. It is useful in the detection of degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, etc.
Contrast-Enhanced Spine MRI
A contrast-enchanced MRI consists of addition of a gadolinium-based enhancing agent for better visualization. This imaging modality can effectively visualize abnormal tissue, scarred tissue, inflammation, etc. Hence, it is excellent in the diagnosis of several disorders like spinal tumors, infections, inflammatory and demyelinating disorders, etc.
MR Myelography
MR myelography is a noninvasive imaging of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces around the spinal cord and the nerves. It helps in the visualization of fluid in the spinal region without the use of a contrasting agent. It is effective to detect nerve root compression, spinal stenosis, CSF leaks, and arachnoid cysts.
Disc bulge, protrusion, extrusion, sequestration
Cervical / lumbar spondylosis
Spinal canal stenosis (central, lateral recess, foraminal)
Degenerative disc disease
Modic endplate changes
Spondylolisthesis
Vertebral compression fractures
Burst fractures
Chance fractures
Traumatic disc herniation
Spinal cord contusion
Post-traumatic ligamentous injury
Epidural hematoma
Discitis
Vertebral osteomyelitis
Spondylodiscitis
Epidural abscess
Paraspinal abscess
Tuberculous spondylitis (Pott disease)
Post-operative spinal infection
The workflow of spinal MRI reporting is explained below:
The MRI imaging for the spine is performed by the radiology technicians at the hospitals.
The MRI images along with relevant clinical data is sent to Statim Healthcare.
Based on the case requirements, a suitable radiologist is assigned to the case.
The radiologist analyzes the images for any abnormalities and correlates the findings with the clinical data of the patient.
Once the etiology is determined, the radiologist prepares a report encompassing the results of the diagnosis.
This report is electronically signed by the radiologist and sent to the medical institution via the hospital PACS/RIS or a secure email delivery system.
Statim Healthcare offers quality reporting services for spine MRI diagnosis, by subspecialty radiologists remotely. This facilitates rapid and timely interventions in spine-related disorders.
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