Magnetic Resonance Classification of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

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Authors

Christian W. A. Pfirrmann · Universitätsklinik Balgrist

Marco Zanetti · Universitätsklinik Balgrist

Juerg Hodler · Universitätsklinik Balgrist

Abstract

Disc degeneration can be graded reliably on routine T2-weighted magnetic resonance images using the grading system and algorithm presented in this investigation.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Medical Imaging and Analysis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 26, Issue 17, pp. 1873-1878

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200109010-00011

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