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REBEL Core Cast 107.0 – Vertebral Osteomyelitis

REBEL EM

Findings include: enhancement (hypointense on T1 and hyperintense on T2) of vertebral endplates and adjacent disc space (Image 1) CT Scan with IV contrast – use only of MRI contraindicated Inferior in evaluation of disc spaces and neural tissues Less sensitive than MRI and may be falsely negative in early disease Used primarily by surgeons for biopsy (..)