Should the lower end of the spinal cord be localized by MRI in all patients having low backache prior to spinal anesthesia?

Authors

  • Lei Pang
  • Shuhai Han
  • Yanfen Wang
  • Xin Lian
  • Lu Lu
  • Haichun Ma

Keywords:

Spinal cord, Anatomy, Intraoporative complications.

Abstract

Objective: This study investigates the position of the lower end of the spinal cord conus in Chinese adults with low backache using MRI, to locate the safe puncture site for spinal anesthesia.

Methodology: Eight hundreds adults suffering from low backache were included in the study. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to localize the lower end of the spinal cord conus.

Results: Adult females

Published

2012-04-05

How to Cite

Pang, L., Han, S., Wang, Y., Lian, X., Lu, L., & Ma, H. (2012). Should the lower end of the spinal cord be localized by MRI in all patients having low backache prior to spinal anesthesia?. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 28(3). Retrieved from https://www.pjms.org.pk/index.php/pjms/article/view/17407

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3 (2012): April - June 2012 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles