Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/15784
Title: Scanogram for Sagittal Imbalance of the Spine: Low Dose Alternative for a Safer Diagnosis
Contributor(s): Weisz, George M  (author); Albury, W Randall  (author); Houang, Michael D (author); Matucci-Cerinic, Marco (author)
Publication Date: 2014
DOI: 10.2174/1573397110666140914154415
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/15784
Abstract: The diagnosis of Fixed Sagittal Imbalance (FSI), previously known as Flat Back Syndrome, requires the measurement of spinal curvatures on a lateral radiograph in the standing position (C7-S1). It can be difficult to position a spastic patient, sometimes repeated exposure are required, at separate thoracic and lumbar levels, increasing the radiation dosage. CT Scanography is suggested as an alternative radiological diagnostic method since it is rapid to perform. The patient is comfortably positioned (horizontal) and it combines both prone and supine positions, therefore acting as a functional examination. This test was performed on 34 consecutive patients with fractured vertebrae (lumbar, dorsal) and with back pain persisting beyond the bone healing period. The functional scanogram was found to be accurate in diagnosing sagittal imbalances, but more importantly it offered reduction in radiation: in Entrance dose; in Effective dose and Absorption dose. Scanogram is therefore proposed as an alternative method for the diagnosis of FSI.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Current Rheumatology Reviews, 10(1), p. 35-37
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
Place of Publication: Netherlands
ISSN: 1875-6360
1573-3971
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 110322 Rheumatology and Arthritis
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 320223 Rheumatology and arthritis
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 920116 Skeletal System and Disorders (incl. Arthritis)
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 200101 Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
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