Time-Dependent Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Staging of Lumbar Disc Herniation Using T2 Signal-Intensity Ratios

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Authors

Somayeh HAJIAHMADI · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Razieh Akhoundi · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Mohammadreza Elhaie · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Quantitative T2 SIRs track NP dehydration and may support reproducible LDH staging; however, clinical applicability is limited without outcome correlation. Prospective multicenter validation with follow-up, including resorption assessment, is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Hematomas and Complications Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: World Neurosurgery

Volume 208, pp. 124841-124841

DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124841

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