Prone extension views in cervical MRI: A case-driven Novel approach
Ahmad Pour-Rashidi,
Jalil Arabkheradmand,
Elham Rahimian,
Judith Aarabi,
Mahshid Fallahpour
Affiliations
Ahmad Pour-Rashidi
Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Corresponding author. Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Sina Hospital, Hassan Abad Square, Imam Khomeini Avenue, Tehran, Iran.
Jalil Arabkheradmand
Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Elham Rahimian
Haghighat Medical Research Center, Tehran, Iran
Judith Aarabi
Community College of Baltimore County, School of Health Professions, Baltimore, MD, USA
Mahshid Fallahpour
Department of Public Health, San Diego State University (SDSU)-University of California San Diego (UCSD), San Diego, CA 92182, USA
The cervical spinal canal has a wide range of motion and specific biomechanics involved with different pathologies that may cause dynamic cord compressions. This study has introduced new protocol for acquiring an extension view of cervical MRI to assess dynamic cervical spinal canal compromise. We posit that dynamic MRI comprising extension view in prone position could be a practical option when deciding the best approach in treating challenging patients.
