Introduction It is critical to identify asymptomatic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) as soon as possible in order to avoid subsequent fragility fractures. The purpose of the study was to see how many vertebral compression fractures there were in patients admitted to the COVID-19 pneumonia unit in a single tertiary care hospital who underwent chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Materials and methods Sagittal reconstruction of the thoracic spine was done in around 504 patients and classified into mild, moderate, and severe categories, and we compared it with the radiological reports of the same.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with the advent of surface coils, is becoming the modality of choice for imaging soft tissues around the shoulder joint. Good knowledge regarding the MR characteristics of rotator cuff tendons, acromion, and the abnormalities in these tendons is necessary for appropriate diagnosis. Methods This was a hospital-based descriptive, analytical and prospective study conducted at our tertiary care hospital.
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