| Literature DB >> 7350593 |
C G Ullrich, E F Binet, M G Sanecki, S A Kieffer.
Abstract
An experimentally validated simple standardized method for making precise measurements of the spinal canal directly from the video display of a CT scanner is described. Using this method, normal values for anteroposterior diameter, interpediculate distance, and cross-sectional area of the lumbar spinal canal have been determined in a series of 60 adults. A careful study of canal configuration combined with the prudent use of the normal values should allow the CT diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis to be made with a high level of confidence.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7350593 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.134.1.7350593
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiology ISSN: 0033-8419 Impact factor: 11.105