The uses of intraoperative spinal sonography are reviewed, including localization of lesions and monitoring of surgical correction. The sonographic appearance of intramedullary and extramedullary masses and cysts are reviewed and illustrated. The use of sonography in the surgical treatment of spinal fractures, herniated disks, and spinal stenosis is also discussed.
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