A 55 year-old woman complained of pain in the back, buttocks and thighs after walking a short distance. The pain was relieved with sitting, but not standing. Her neurological examination was normal.

Parasagittal MRI of the Lumbar Spine - T1-weighted image. Note that this slice provides an unique view of the exiting nerve roots through the intervertebral foramina. The nerve roots exit directly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An MRI finding of T2 hyperintensity in the cervical spinal cord of professional athletes can be used as evidence ...

—Recently developed imaging techniques thought impossible only a few years ago may be beneficial in detecting MS lesions of the spinal cord. Reviewed by Aaron Miller, MD, Professor of Neurology, Icahn ...

Doctors can use MRI to examine a person’s lower spine, lumbar region, and surrounding tissues. MRI of the spine can show spinal alignment, lumbar disk herniation, inflammation, and more. MRI is a ...

Experts have demonstrated that multiple sclerosis (MS) can successfully be diagnosed using an MRI scan, meaning patients no longer need to undergo a painful lumbar puncture. Experts found that by ...

A test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer-aided prognosis of acute spinal cord injury, according to a new study. A test of machine-learning algorithms shows promise for computer ...

Radiomics offers improved assessment of spinal cord pathology in MS, surpassing conventional MRI in precision and sensitivity. A study identified 12 significant radiomic features, with four ...

Experts from the University of Nottingham have proven that multiple sclerosis (MS) can successfully be diagnosed using an MRI scan, meaning patients no longer need to undergo a painful lumbar puncture ...