§criteria for central stenosis §compression of central spinal canal (for interrater reliability, kappa [k] ranged from 0.41-0.73) §reduced or absent fluid around cauda equina (for interrater reliability, k ranged from 0.44-0.95) §nerve root sedimentation sign (for interrater reliability, k ...
Microdiscectomy, a minimally invasive spinal surgery for removal of herniated lumbar disc tissue, is indicated only for individuals with severe, progressive and persistent sciatica symptoms that are consistent with location of the radiologically confirmed herniated disc13,20. These surgical criteria, ...
§criteria for central stenosis §compression of central spinal canal (for interrater reliability, kappa [k] ranged from 0.41-0.73) §reduced or absent fluid around cauda equina (for interrater reliability, k ranged from 0.44-0.95) §nerve root sedimentation sign (for interrater reliability, k ...
A, Sagittal T2-weighted image near midline demonstrating advanced degenerative disk disease at the L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1 levels. Note presence of a Schmorl node (black arrowhead). White lines indicate levels of axial images. B, Axial T2-weighted image at the L3-4 level demonstrating degene...