ISSN:
1432-0932
Keywords:
Spine surgery
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
(MRI)
;
Artifacts
;
Orthopaedic devices
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is often disturbed after spine surgical procedures with or without an implant. Artifacts are induced by ferromagnetic or nonferromagnetic implants and devices and by small metallic particles left by surgical instruments. All metallic artifacts can affect the quality and usefulness of postoperative spine MR examinations. The physical effects caused by the introduction of metal or other conductive materials into a magnetic field and their consequences are presented. The application to postoperative spine MR examinations and solutions to reduce artifacts are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02226572
