Diffusion-weighted MRI of the spinal cord in cervical spondylotic myelopathy after instrumented fusion

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigated tissue diffusion properties within the spinal cord of individuals treated for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) using post-decompression stabilization hardware. While previous research has indicated the potential of diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI) markers of CSM, the metallic implants often used to stabilize the decompressed spine hamper conventional DW-MRI.

Methods

Utilizing recent developments in DW-MRI metal-artifact suppression technologies, imaging data was acquired from 38 CSM study participants who had undergone instrumented fusion, as well as asymptomatic (non-instrumented) control participants. Apparent diffusion coefficients were determined in axial slice sections and split into four categories: a) instrumented levels, b)

SUBMITTER: Koch K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10236479 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature