MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM .8. THE SPINE, SECTION-2

Magnetic resonance imaging has revolutionized the noninvasive evaluati on of degenerative disc disease and its complications. Compared with c omputed tomography and computed tomographic myelography, magnetic reso nance allows specific determination of the nature of disc protrusions and other degenerative related soft tissues about the spine. Magnetic resonance offers the most complete evaluation of specific degenerative disorders including degenerative facet disease, spondylolysis, spondy lolisthesis, spontaneous lumbar epidural hematomas, and juvenile disco genic disease.