http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2009/07/Articles/Diagnostic-imaging-of-spinal-fusion-and-complications.aspx<p>Low-back pain ranks among one of the top reasons why patients visit physicians. After corrective spinal fusion, postoperative imaging is used to assess disease progression, positioning of instrumentation, possible complications and the extent of bone-graft fusion. This article will explain the advantages and limitations of different imaging modalities for optimal evaluation of patients with spinal instrumentation. Radiologists will also be able to familiarize themselves with different surgical methods used in spinal fusion, types of instrumentation and potential complications.</p>Thursday, 06 Aug 2009 18:06:18 GMT