Imaging for subluxation in rheumatoid arthritis with neurologic signs

Patients with recent trauma affecting the cervical spine (eg, motor vehicle accident) should follow alternate algorithm.

AP: anteroposterior; CT: computed tomography; MR: magnetic resonance; MRI: magnetic resonance imaging.

* These symptoms may include weakness, numbness, or pain of arms or legs, occipital neuralgia, bowel or bladder dysfunction, imbalance, or cranial nerve deficits.

¶ Choice of modality depends on local expertise.

Δ These symptoms may include dizziness, syncope, vertigo, "drop attacks," diplopia, dysphagia.

◊ Space available for the spinal cord is calculated by subtracting the sagittal diameter of the spinal cord from the sagittal diameter of the spinal canal.

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Imaging for subluxation in rheumatoid arthritis with neurologic signs