8th Baltic Congress of Radiology

Neuroradiology

oral abstract

Aim of topic is to ensure most beneficial examination for emergency departments patients with suspected spondylodiscitis. Objectives are to analyse literature of the normal and magnetic resonance anatomy of the spinal cord. Analyse literature of the spondylodiscitis and its diagnostics as well as magnetic resonance imaging protocol in case of it. Research literature of patient positioning and do an analytical research and interpretation of data. Make a conclusion of protocol usage in magnetic resonance in case of spondylodiscitis for emergency patients.

Analyse literature and sources about spondylodiscitis and its examination on MRI. Analyse MRI examination of emergency department to patients with suspected spondylodiscitis in one of the largest hospitals in Latvia.

Spondylodiscitis is diagnosed more frequently lately. MRI examination for patients with suspicion of spondylodiscitis takes 25-70 minutes depending on how many parts has to be examined. Optimal MRI protocol, cooperation with patient and radiographers’ competence is key factors for successful diagnosis on patients with suspected spondylodiscitis. Diffusion weighted images (DWI) should be applied first to get best possible information in case of patient inability to continue procedure.

Spondylodiscitis is very dangerous infection and requires immediate treatment. MRI is golden standard for its diagnosis; therefore, radiographers’ competence and optimal protocol is key factors of spondylodiscitis diagnosis.

Back pain is most frequent of all pains and, although, spondylodiscitis is rare disease its popularity is growing in nowadays. Magnetic resonance imaging is the golden standard for its visualization. Examination for patients with suspicion of spondylodiscitis takes 25-70 minutes therefore radiographers’ competence and optimal protocol plays the key roles of successful result.

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