CT diagnosis of acute cervical trauma
- VernacularTitle:急性颈椎损伤的CT诊断
- Author:
Yan GAO
;
Junchao XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical vertebrae;
Tomography, X-ray computed;
Image processing, computer assisted;
Neck injuries
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the CT findings of acute cervical trauma (ACT) and evaluate the value and limitation of CT in the diagnosis of ACT. Methods 78 cases of cervical trauma were examined with X-ray film and thin slice CT. 3D reconstruction was performed routinely. Analysis and comparison of X-ray diagnosis with CT diagnosis were done. Results 60 cases of ACT were diagnosed by X-ray film while 59 cases were confirmed by CT simultaneously. 1 case was diagnosed by X-ray, while its CT findings were normal. Fracture detection rates of CT and X-ray film were 98.3% and 53.3%,respectively. The difference was statistically significant. Conclusion If the patient has the acute cervical trauma, CT can diagnose the fracture, luxation and spinal stenosis more safely and precisely. But CT scan has some limitations. Combining X-ray examination with CT scan is able to raise the diagnostic level.
