Imaging of Lumbar Spine Fusion

Richard Zampolin, Amichai Erdfarb, Todd Miller

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Abstract

This article reviews the imaging of lumbar spinal fusion and its major indications. The most common procedures are described for the purpose of allowing understanding of postoperative imaging. Imaging options are reviewed for preoperative workup, intraoperative guidance, and postoperative purposes. Examples of hardware integrity, fusion, and loosening are provided.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)269-286
Number of pages18
JournalNeuroimaging Clinics of North America
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2014

Keywords

  • Arthrodesis
  • Complications
  • Imaging
  • Lumbar spine fusion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Clinical Neurology

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