The role of magnetic resonance imaging on spinal trauma

Spinal MR has an increasingly important role in the assessment of spinal tr auma. The ability to visualise clearly the spinal cord, nerve roots, ligame nts, intervertebral discs and adjacent vascular structures allow a more acc urate assessment of the extent of injury, and necessity for further managem ent and provide a prognosis for recovery. (C) 1999 The Royal College of Rad iologists.