MR-IMAGING OF SPINAL NERVE ROOTS - TECHNIQUES, ENHANCEMENT PATTERNS, AND IMAGING FINDINGS

The purpose of this report was to review the MR techniques, contrast e nhancement patterns, and MR imaging findings for the spinal nerve root s, The phenomenon of contrast enhancement of the nerve roots and its r elationship to disk disease and failed-hack-surgery syndrome are discu ssed,The MR imaging findings for various inflammatory and neoplastic d isorders affecting the spinal nerve roots are described and illustrate d.