II. Indications

III. Disadvantages

  1. Radiation exposure (reduced with spiral CT)
  2. Poor sensitivity for soft tissue changes
  3. Poor accuracy in non-displaced Vertebral Fractures

IV. Advantages

  1. Less sensitive to patient movement compared with MRI
  2. Less expensive than MRI
  3. No contraindication for patient with implantable device

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