Weight-bearing Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cervical Spine

Abstract

The cervical spine is subject to the effect of gravity in the upright position. Weight-bearing upright magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) potentially allows a better diagnosis and evaluation of cervical spine pathology that may be masked or not fully appreciated in the usual non–weight-bearing supine position. Only limited studies are currently available in this area. This article summarizes the current literature on weight-bearing MRI of the cervical spine.

Keywords

upright - weight-bearing - MRI - cervical spine

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