Patterns of abnormality seen on MR imaging for ligamentous structures and disks as described in the literature8–15
| Structure | Abnormality on MR Images |
|---|---|
| Anterior longitudinal ligament | High T2 signal |
| Displacement/elevation | |
| Disruption | |
| Disk | High T2 signal |
| Widening | |
| Posterior longitudinal ligament | High T2 signal |
| Displacement/elevation | |
| Disruption | |
| Vertebral body | Abnormal marrow signal (bone contusion) |
| Deformity of shape/contour (fracture) | |
| Posterior osseous structures | Deformity of shape/contour (fracture) |
| Facet capsules | High T2 signal |
| Widening | |
| Dislocation | |
| Ligamentum flavum | High T2 signal |
| Disruption | |
| Interspinous soft tissues | High T2 signal |
| Disruption |