The authors propose a method of CT epidurography for the diagnosis of
a rarely revealed complication of neurological manifestations of lumba
r osteochondrosis-reactive aseptic spinal epiduritis. The method deter
mines with precision small intervertebral disk-hernias, aseptic fibros
is and initial manifestatons of non-hernial epiduritis. Nine patients
were evaluated. Treatment included epidural administration of enzymes,
thymalin oxygen: the result was favourable in all patients.