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Lumbar/Lumbar Spine refers to the lower region of your back defined by the area encompassing the lower 5 vertebrae within your spine (L1-L5). Cervical/Cervical Spine refers to the upper region of your neck defined by the area encompassing the upper 7 vertebrae within your spine (C1-C7).
Studies have shown that about 30% of completely pain-free (asymptomatic) people undergoing a lumbar MRI have abnormalities detected. After the age of 60 years old, about 90% of people have at least a “degenerative disc.” Low back pain is one of the most common diseases in the United States.
During an MRI, you lie on a flat bed that slides into a large tube. Then, a powerful magnet and radio waves create detailed images of your spinal column. Your doctor uses those images to figure out what may be causing your back pain so they can recommend treatment.
Lumbar: Refers to the lower back region of the spine, consisting of five vertebrae (L1-L5). Sacral : Refers to the region of the spine that forms the back of the pelvis, consisting of five fused vertebrae (S1-S5).
What can a lumbar MRI diagnose, what do the results mean, and how long does it take? What can it diagnose? Doctors can use MRI to examine a person’s lower spine, or lumbar region, and the...
EXAMINATION: MRI Lumbar Spine INDICATION: Chronic low back pain, right lower extremity pain, radiculopathy. TECHNIQUE: Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbosacral spine is submitted with standard protocol, sagittal and axial T1, T2 and/or gradient echo sequences, without IV contrast. Exam performed on 1.5 Tesla MRI system. COMPARISON: None ...
Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine are common and increase with age, but are not considered a specific reason for back pain as they can also be found in asymptomatic individuals. It's important to note that no imaging technique (radiograph, CT, MRI, etc.) is perfect, and there is no "pain scan".