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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2001; 05(2): 127-128
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-15665
Low Back Pain

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Values and Problems in MR Imaging for the Evaluation of Low Back Pain (Orthopedic Surgeon's View)

Shinichi Kikuchi
  • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

MR imaging has a significant diagnostic value, but abnormal findings revealed by MR imaging do not always cause symptoms. MR imaging findings should be confirmed by subjective symptoms, objective findings, and functional diagnostic procedures.

KEYWORD

Magnetic resonance imaging - low back pain - myelography

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