Can multi-positional magnetic resonance imaging be used to evaluate angular parameters in cervical spine? A comparison of multi-positional MRI to dynamic plain radiograph.
Permsak PaholpakKoji TamaiKyle ShoellKittipong SessumpunZorica BuserJeffrey C WangPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2017)
The C2-7 angle and segmental cervical angles measured by multi-positional MRI were valid, and reliability substituted the dynamic X-ray measurement within the acceptable range of error. Multi-positional MRI can be used as a reliable tool for angular parameter measurement and detection of angular instability in the cervical spine.