ROLE OF MRI IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATIVE DISEASE: A HOSPITAL BASED STUDY
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Degenerative Lumbar Disc (DLD) is common cause for lower back ache (LBA) Early diagnosis is most important in the treatment of DLD. The present study aimed to nd out the role of MRI in the detection of degenerative disc diseases (DDD). Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Kannur Medical College. A total of 50 patients wereincluded in the study. The study population was subjected to MRI study. Images were collected and used for the analysis. Results: In 50 patients, 34 showed DDD. Maximum patients showed annular disc bulge. Conclusion: Our study evaluated and concluded that MRI plays major role in the detection of DDD.
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Kiran L, Adaikkalavan C, Archana Ramachandran
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