Efficacy of diffusion tensor imaging in identification of degenerative cervical spondylotic myelopathy

ConclusionFA and ADC values enhance the efficacy and accuracy of MRI in the diagnosis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Hence diffusion tensor imaging can be used as a non-invasive modality to recognize spondylotic myelopathy changes even in the early stages, which can be helpful in deciding on appropriate timing of decompression surgery before the irreversible chronic changes set in.

Source: European Journal of Radiology Open - December 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research