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ArticleSpine surgery and related research2020

Correlation of Clinical Findings in Acute Spinal Injury Patients with Magnetic Resonance Including Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Fiber Tractography.

Roop Singh, Sarita Magu, Arvinth Baskar, Rajesh Kumar Rohilla, Kiranpreet Kaur, Svareen Kaur

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  3. The use of diffusion tensor imaging in spinal pathology: a comprehensive literature review.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 · 2024
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  5. Role of diffusion tensor imaging and tractography in spinal cord injury.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2022
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Roop SinghDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India.
Sarita MaguDepartment of Radiodiagnosis & Imaging, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India.
Arvinth BaskarDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India.
Rajesh Kumar RohillaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India.
Kiranpreet KaurDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India.
Svareen KaurBaba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College, Rohini, India.
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences · INInstitute of Medical Sciences · IN

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Abstract

introductionMany types of research are being carried out in the fields of understanding of the pathogenesis, early recognition, and improving the outcomes after spinal cord injury (SCI). Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is one of the modalities used in vivo microstructural assessment of SCI. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the role of DTI imaging and fiber tractography in acute spinal injury with clinical profile and neurological outcome.

methodsThe study was carried out on twenty-five patients of acute spinal cord injury who presented within 48 hours of injury and completed minimum of six months follow-up.

resultsThe mean age of patients was 37.32±13.31 years and male & female ratio of 18:7. Total MIS score was 91.64±6.0 initially which improved to 96.92±3.68 after 3 months and 99.4±1.35 after 6 months. Total SIS score was similar at all the time intervals i.e. 224±0. Maximum subjects 14(56%) were classified into AIS C and 5(20%) into AIS D whereas only 6(24%) subjects were having no deficit (AIS E). At the end of 6 months, 13(52%) subjects had no deficit (AIS E). Mean fractional anisotropy (FA) initially was 0.451 (± 0.120) but after 6 months, it increased to 0.482 (± 0.097) (p<0.001). The mean apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) initially was 3.13 (± 2.68) but after 6 months, it decreased to 3.06 (± 2.68) and this change was found to be statistically highly significant (p<0.001). Mean anisotropy index (AI) initially was 0.420 (± 0.245) but after 6 months, it increased to 0.430 (± 3.41) and this change was found to be statistically significant (p<0.01).

conclusionsDTI is a sensitive tool to detect neurological damage in SCI and subsequent neurological recovery. FA correlated with ASIA impairment scale. It can be useful as an adjunct to conventional MRI for better evaluation and predicting prognosis in SCI patients.

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Acute spinal cord injuryDiffusion Tensor ImagingFiber TractographyMagnetic Resonance Imaging

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