Posted: May 1st, 2025

Spine worksheet

MR Spine Worksheet
Explain the slice coverages for:
Sagittal images:
C-spine axial images:
T-spine axial images:
L-spine axial images:
Describe normal spine on T1-weighted images.
What pathologies are seen on T1?
Describe normal spine on T2-weighted images.
What pathologies are seen on T2?
What does STIR images of spine best show?
How does a spinal cord infarct show on DWI/ADC images?
How does DDD occur?
Describe the nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus:
Describe the following:
Disk protrusion –
Disk extrusion –
In C-spine, what levels do most herniations occur?
In L-spine, what levels do most herniations occur?
Define cauda equina syndrome and list causes:
What pathologies does a radiologist look for in trauma cases?
What modality is best to evaluate spine in acute trauma and bony lesions?
Explain how a syrinx appears on sagittal and axial planes.
List the causes of an epidural abscess.
How does an abscess appear on MRI?
Define vertebral osteomyelitis. How is it spread?
Describe vertebral metastases as seen on T1 and T2-weighted scans.
After contrast, how do metastases appear on T1-weighted image?
What primary cancers typically lead to vertebral metastases?
Describe appearance of multiple sclerosis plaques on MRI scans