DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
MRI (lumbar and thoracic spine)
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar vertebra. This is usually due to the common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging. It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis or a tumor. In the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) region it can be a congenital condition to varying degrees. Spinal stenosis may affect the cervical or thoracic region in which case it is known as cervical spinal stenosis or thoracic spinal stenosis...
MRI (lumbar and thoracic spine) - List of case studies
- Cervical pain and limitation of movement after 2 cervical spine surgeries
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patient, 43 year old, used to be very physically active and carry a large amount of equipment on him. For the last 5 years he ... damage to the spinal cord that is manifested in the MRI as a syrinx . He was operated twice for the release of pressure ...
- Spinal column pathology
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In 2006, following recurrent back pain, investigated by MRI that showed advanced degenerative abnormalities, inversion of physiological lordosis (apex at L1-L2), and L4-L5 discopathy. EMG disclosed slight radiculopathy at L5 and the lumbar ...
- Neuropathic Pain with Neuralgic Features
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can produce similar symptoms . Therefore, I would suggest MRI/MRA of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Of note, neuropathy and radiculopathy ... for hepatitis C, serologic tests for hepatitis B, MRI (lumbar and thoracic spine), MRA (lumbar and thoracic spine). ...
- Spinal column pathology - additional opinion
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lower back pain radiating into both thighs. A lumbar MRI showed degenerative changes and EMG test showed L5 nerve root irritation. His physical examination ...
- List of Examinations
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with colour-doppler Arteriography Arthro-MRI Arthroscopic debridement Arthroscopy Aspirations ... MR with gadolinium (Brain MR-cholangiography MRA (lumbar and thoracic spine) MRCP MRI MRI (Chest MRI (brain ...