The Thoracic Spine

Question 1

What is the most common thoracic spine injury detected on radiographs?

Answer 1

Anterior compression fracture of the vertebral bodies

Question 2

________ is the initial imaging for the thoracic spine with the exception of ______ patients who are evaluated by ____.

Answer 2

X-ray
High risk trauma
CT

Question 3

What are 4 clinical conditions researched in the ACR for the thoracic spine?

Answer 3

Suspected Spine Trauma
Myelopathy
Rib fracture
Osteoporosis

Question 4

What pathology is listed in the Diagnostic Imaging Pathway for the thoracic spine?

Answer 4

Thoracolumbar spine trauma

Question 5

What are the 2 views for MRI at the thoracic spine?

Answer 5

Axial

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