Sentence examples for modality of spinal from inspiring English sources

The most effective visualization modality of spinal epidural abscess is MRI.

The indications for surgery in spinal tuberculosis have been controversial, and more so recently, in the era of renewed understanding of the concept of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis along with newer modalities of spinal instrumentation.

Although several authors question the diagnostic accuracy of MRI findings because narrowing of the dural sac cannot easily be assessed due to specific imaging modalities (lack of spinal stress during scanning), it is the leading modality in the imaging of spinal disease.

Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is one of the most commonly used treatment modalities for spinal pain in both younger and older persons [ 11, 12].

We must disagree with the authors' opening statement that "MRI is the modality of choice when diagnosing spinal stenosis'.

MRI is the modality of choice when diagnosing spinal stenosis but it also shows that stenosis is prevalent in asymptomatic subjects over 60.

Some of the growth may be accounted for by improved access, precision of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities outcomes, and the increasing prevalence of spinal pain.

A major disadvantage associated with solid titanium cages is their radiopacity, limiting the postoperative monitoring of spinal fusion via standard imaging modalities.

Analysis of consensus reading of PET/CT and MRI with regard to agreement of spinal lesion detection between both imaging modalities yielded a kappa value of only 0.25.

The goal of Intervertebral Disc Replacements [ IDR―] technology is to replace fusion as a treatment modality by both pain elimination and structural restoration with preservation of spinal mobility (flexion-extension, lateral-bending and rotation).

A surgeon at the outpatient ward blindly chose one of the three different treatment modalities to ensure similar pre-treatment age, symptoms, grade and level of spinal diseases among the patients.