Diagnostic, Prognostic and Therapeutic Role of MRI in Spinal Trauma

Abstract

An essential component of the human skeletal system is the spine, commonly referred to as the vertebral column or backbone. It is a complex and flexible framework that allows for mobility and suppleness while supporting, stabilizing, and protecting the body. The spine is made up of several separate bones, known as vertebrae, piled on top of one another. The goal of this study was to look at the function of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of spinal trauma in the Toba Tek Singh area. The study was conducted to assess the usefulness of MRI in diagnosing and describing spinal trauma, as well as to identify particular results associated to various forms of spinal injury. To gather data from patients presenting with suspected spinal trauma at a tertiary care hospital in Toba Tek Singh, a simple research design was used. The study comprised a total of 61 patients. The patients had MRI scans, and the results were recorded and examined. To analyze the distribution of numerous variables and investigate connections between them, frequency distributions and chi-square tests were used. Excessive strain was shown to be the most prevalent cause of spinal injuries in the Toba Tek Singh area, accounting for 24.6% of cases. Spinal trauma was also caused by sudden blunt force (26.2%) and osteoarthritis (19.7%). Backache with left leg pain (32.8%) and backache with both legs discomfort and numbness (29.5%) were the most common reasons for an MRI. L2, L3, L4, and L5 disc illnesses were found to be the most common (57.4%), followed by cervical spine problems at levels C3, C4, C5, and C6 (18.0%).  This study emphasizes the importance of MRI in the assessment of spinal trauma in the Toba Tek Singh community. This study highly recommends the use of MRI for accurate diagnosis, prognosis, better treatment planning, and better patient outcomes.