Role of MR Imaging in the Evaluation of Low Back Pain (Orthopedic Surgeon's View)

ABSTRACT

In this article, the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of degenerative lumbar disorders causing low back pain and radicular symptoms is discussed from an orthopedic surgeon's point of view. Magnetic resonance imaging can represent not only morphological, but pathological changes of osteoligamentous and neural components of the lumbar spine.

KEYWORD

Magnetic resonance imaging - low back pain

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