Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons that patients seek medical
attention. Although acute LBP is generally a self-limiting condition, the estimated cost for this …

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has rapidly evolved as a primary modality for evaluating
the spine. Following routine radiographs, MR is currently the preferred examination in …

Degenerative disorders of the spine are one of the most common causes of impairment in
both men and women and are among the leading causes of disability in the working years. s …

[en] The author discusses how MRI has become an invaluable diagnostic adjunct to CT in
the study of the lumbar spine. MRI provides improved resolution of soft tissue structures …

Degenerative changes of the spine may involve the disc space, the facet joints, or the
supportive and surrounding soft tissues. MR imaging is ideally suited for delineating the …

There have been considerable technical advances in spinal imaging that have greatly aided
diagnosis, surgical planning, treatment, and posttreatment follow-up of patients with spinal …

Radiography (plain roentgenography, myelography, computed tomography (CT), computed
tomographic myelography) has been used to identify morphologic changes involving the …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has had an impressive impact on evaluation of
degenerative diseases of the spine. Nevertheless, false negatives can occur on images …

With the current emphasis on cost containment, it is important to order the single best
diagnostic test when clinical uncertainties must be resolved. Magnetic resonance imaging is …