Results ASM showed that 89.5 % of the variation in the shape of the spine could be explained by the first two modes; describing the overall curvature and the distribution of curvature of the spine. Mode scores were significantly correlated between all six postures (modes 1–9, r =...
Two cases were found epidural hematomas on postoperative MRI revision. However, the patients did not show any clinical symptoms. Three cases had residual symptoms presenting as no obvious relief of radioactive numbness and pain in the lower limbs, and after intravenous dexamethasone and mannitol ...
with or without the initiation of antibiotics (as deemed suitable). If the patient presents with severe back pain or new neurologic deficits that are not explained by the analgesic infusion, the diagnosis of epidural abscess must be considered and MRI orcomputed tomography(CT) performed if appropr...
The diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation had to have been confirmed by computerised tomography (CT) or by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); the diagnosis of lumbar disc narrowing was primarily based on X-ray. Disc herniation and disc narrowing were defined as proposed by a German consensus group...
Characteristics of DDD on MRI are de- crease in disc height, presence or absence of annular tears, signs of disc degeneration (e.g., decreased signal on T2WI : dark disc), and end-plate changes13). The high-intensity zone (HIZ) used to be recognized as a sign of a...
In addition, I have some nerve damage andadhesions in my spinethat showed up on a recent MRI, which add additional risks to patching. I hope to get my body strong enough to get patched in the future. It has been a heartbreaking development after slowly building up strength during those ...
Central or foraminal stenosis on MRI (or CT) of which the anatomical level is corresponding to the clinical syndrome Pregnancy Age over 18 years Symptomatic osteoporosis (defined on DEXA-scan or the use of bisphosphonates) Psychosocially, mentally, and physically able to fully comply with this st...
lumbar disc herniation confirmed by MRI and physical signs of nerve root compression corresponding to the level of disc herniation, between 18 and 70 years of age, able to fill out Dutch questionnaires themselves, and provide written informed consent. Patients will be excluded if they meet any of...
CT or MRI are only needed if the symptoms of the patient are not explained by the myelogram. Although MRI is advocated as the investigation of first choice for lumbar spinal stenosis, we still prefer the myelography, which is easier to interpret during the operation. Our study also shows ...
Results The kappa values for inter-tester reliability ranged between 0.24 – 0.71. Six tests out of ten showed a substantial reliability [k > 0.6]. Intra-tester reliability was between 0.51 – 0.96, all tests but one showed substantial reliability [k > 0.6]. Conclusion Physiotherapists were ab...