Spine segmentation and enumeration and normal variants

Radiol Clin North Am. 2012 Jul;50(4):587-98. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2012.04.003. Epub 2012 May 3.

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive review of spine segmentation and enumeration. This important and relatively underappreciated issue, when neglected, frequently results in confusion in vertebral numbering and ultimately may result in wrong segment interventions. The authors supplement this topic with a discussion of normal variants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / abnormalities
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Spine / abnormalities*
  • Spine / anatomy & histology
  • Spine / diagnostic imaging