Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Spine, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of the Spine, Spinal MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: August 17, 2007
Medical Review:	Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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