Spinal fusion-hardware construct: Basic concepts and imaging review

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World J Radiol. May 28, 2012; 4(5): 193-207
Published online May 28, 2012. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v4.i5.193

Table 2 Summarizes imaging techniques and indications[6]

Technique	Indications
Radiographs	Instrument failure, infection, failed fusion
Fluoroscopic positioned spot views	Instrument position
Radionuclide scans/PET	Infection
Ultrasonography	Fluid collections, abscesses
CT	Instrument position, pseudo-arthrosis, infection, fragments in spinal canal, vertebral alignment
MR imaging	Infection, failed back, recurrent disc, recurrent tumor
Diagnostic injection/aspiration	Confirm source of pain, aspiration of pseudo-bursae or organisms for infection

CT: Computed tomography; MR: Magnetic resonance; PET: Positron emission tomography.

Citation: Nouh MR. Spinal fusion-hardware construct: Basic concepts and imaging review. World J Radiol 2012; 4(5): 193-207
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v4/i5/193.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v4.i5.193