Role of Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of Cervical Spondylotic Myeloradiculopathy: Diagnostic Accuracy and Surgical Planning

Purpose: The dynamic component of disc-associated cervical spondylotic myeloradiculopathy currently is evaluated using Static MRI, which does not assess dynamic changes in flexion and extension of the cervical vertebral column. The objective of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and utility of Kinematic MRI imaging in diagnostic accuracy and surgical planning of evaluation of cervical spondylotic myeloradiculopathy

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