Spinal Cord InjuryIn Children, Spinal Cord Injury May Not Be Detectable On Radiological Imaging
Most spinal cord injuries (SCI) are diagnosed by radiological imaging, most typically X-ray, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, an estimated 6 to 19% of people with SCI do not show abnormalities on radiographic imaging, which can delay diagnosis and may result in poor health outcomes. “SCI without Radiographic Abnormal” (SCIWORA) is...