Which type of diagnostic tool is most effective at diagnosing spinal injuries?
a. Radiograph
b. PET scan
c. Ultrasound
d. MRI
ANS: D
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scan are used to evaluate spinal injuries. MRI and myelography outline soft tissue abnormalities, such as disc degeneration, protrusion, or rupture. MRI is replacing myelography because it is noninvasive.
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