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ACR–ASNR–ASSR–SPR PRACTICE PARAMETER FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) OF THE SPINE

PREAMBLE

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INTRODUCTION

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INDICATIONS

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INDICATIONS

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Adult Spine Trauma

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INDICATIONS

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Pediatric Spine Trauma

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INDICATIONS

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Degenerative Changes

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INDICATIONS

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Inflammatory Conditions

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INDICATIONS

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Bone Mineral Density

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INDICATIONS

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Alignment

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INDICATIONS

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Postoperative Evaluation

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INDICATIONS

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Infectious Processes

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INDICATIONS

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Neoplastic Conditions and Complications

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INDICATIONS

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Image Guidance

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INDICATIONS

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Developmental Spine Abnormalities

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QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Written Request for the Examination

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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General Considerations

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Spine Imaging

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Spine Imaging

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Cervical Spine

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Spine Imaging

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Thoracic spine and lumbar spine

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Pediatric CT Spine Imaging

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Contrast Studies

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXAMINATION

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Advanced Applications

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DOCUMENTATION

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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Equipment

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

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Quality Control

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RADIATION SAFETY IN IMAGING

VIII.

QUALITY CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY, INFECTION CONTROL, AND PATIENT EDUCATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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