Axial loading during supine MRI for improved assessment of lumbar spine: comparison with standing MRI

• Main Authors: Jarruwat Charoensuk, Jiraporn Laothamatas, Witaya Sungkarat, Ladawan Worapruekjaru, Boonthida Hooncharoen, Khaisang Chousangsuntorn
• Other Authors: Chulabhorn Royal Academy
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Health Professions; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/77100
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: There are no studies comparing the morphologic changes of lumbar spines between supine axial-loaded and 90° standing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of patients with spinal stenosis. Purpose: To determine whether axial-loaded MRI using a compression device demonstrated simi...