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    MRI Lumbar Spine

    The basic principles of the MRI scan of the lumbar spine.

    MRI Lumbar Spine
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    Pathology - Degenerative abnormalities

    Degenerative changes are a response to mechanical or metabolic injury. All elements of the spine can be involved: bone structures/joints, intervertebral discs, and ligaments. This section discusses the most common elements and their radiological characteristics.

    • Discopathy
    • Spondylophytes
    • Modic Changes
    • Schmorl's Nodes
    • Facet Joint Osteoarthritis
    • Hypertrophy Ligamentum Flavum

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    Literature: sources and author

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    drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)

    With special thanks to:
    dr. W. Henneman (neuroradiologist Maastricht UMC+)

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    drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)


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    08/10/2023

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