Percutaneous needle biopsy of the spine

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2000 Aug;10(3):503-33.

Abstract

Technological advances in imaging and needle systems have made percutaneous needle biopsy of the spine safe and effective. Today, this procedure has largely replaced more invasive and costly open surgical procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Back Pain / diagnosis
  • Back Pain / etiology
  • Biopsy, Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging
  • Spine / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed