W2- Radiological Evaluation of The C-Spine

Question 1

PART 1: GENERAL

Answer 1

PART 1: GENERAL

Question 2

What are the ABCDs of C-Spine CT and MRI?

Answer 2

• Alignment
• Bone Signal
• Canal Space
• Disc Integrity
• Soft Tissues

Question 3

CT C-Spine General Indications. (9)

Answer 3

• Acute Trauma (adults)
• Degenerative conditions
• Post-op assessment
• Infection
• Image-guided intervention procedures
• Neoplasm
• Inflammatory lesions
• Congenital/developmental conditions
• Cord Syrinxes/masses (with MRI contraindicated)

Question 4

What is a cord syrinx?

Answer 4

Development of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within your spinal cord. Over time, the cyst can enlarge, damaging your spinal cord and causing pain, weakness and stiffness.

Question 5

What is a 4-way compression Fx of C1 called?

Answer 5

Jefferson Fx

Question 6

MRI C-Spine General Indications. (9)

Answer 6

• Acute Trauma with suspected cord encroachment
• DDD
• Neoplasm
• Intrinsic spinal cord pathology
• Congenital/developmental conditions
• Cord masses
• Post-op assessment
• Meningeal abnormalities
• Infection