A contrast-enhanced CT of the spine is the best imaging choice for postoperative patients in the evaluation of scarring when the tissue extends beyond the vertebral interspace.

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MRI, not CT, is the preferred imaging modality for evaluating postoperative spinal changes, including scarring, because it provides superior contrast resolution of soft tissues and can differentiate between scar tissue and recurrent disc herniation.

A Contrast-Enhanced CT of the Spine Is the Best Imaging