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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Thoracic / lumbar spine trauma

Recommended: CT Thoracic + Lumbar Spine (reformats from CT torso when available) is the preferred imaging study for thoracic / lumbar spine trauma. Reformats from pan-scan CT save time and radiation.

Recommended study

CT Thoracic + Lumbar Spine (reformats from CT torso when available)

CT No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Emergency Reviewed

Reformats from pan-scan CT save time and radiation. MRI for neuro deficit.

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