Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for detecting posterior ligamentous complex injuries of the thoracic and lumbar spine: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Posterior ligamentous complex injuries of the thoracolumbar (TL) spine represent a major consideration during surgical decision-making. However, X-ray and computed tomography imaging often does not identify those injuries and sometimes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not available or...

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Main Authors: Alcalá-Cerra Gabriel, J Paternina-Caicedo Ángel, J Gutiérrez-Paternina Juan, R Moscote-Salazar Luis, R Alvis-Miranda Hernando, Sabogal-Barrios Rubén
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2013;volume=4;issue=1;spage=25;epage=31;aulast=Gabriel

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