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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2019; 11(4): 55-61
Published online Apr 28, 2019. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v11.i4.55
Published online Apr 28, 2019. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v11.i4.55
Imaging of the spine: Where do we stand?
Mohamed R Nouh, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
Author contributions: Mohamed R Nouh wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author declares no conflictofinterest.
Corresponding author: Mohamed R Nouh, MD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt. mragab73@yahoo.com
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Received: September 4, 2018
Peer-review started: September 4, 2018
First decision: October 26, 2018
Revised: March 11, 2019
Accepted: March 16, 2019
Article in press: March 16, 2019
Published online: April 28, 2019
Processing time: 236 Days and 11.9 Hours
Peer-review started: September 4, 2018
First decision: October 26, 2018
Revised: March 11, 2019
Accepted: March 16, 2019
Article in press: March 16, 2019
Published online: April 28, 2019
Processing time: 236 Days and 11.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Advancements in diagnostic imaging over the last few decades have developed spinal imaging from simple subjective and qualitative indices into a more sophisticated yet precise era of objective metrics via deploying quantitative imaging biomarkers. These have revolutionized our understanding of the patho-physiological basis of a lot of spinal pathologies and spinal biomechanics that were not previously available. This is projected to improve patient care from both diagnostic and prognostic perspectives in the near future.