Asymmetric distribution of Modic changes in patients with lumbar disc herniation

ConclusionAMCs were a more common phenomenon than SMCs in this study. The asymmetric and symmetric distribution of MCs was closely related to LDH position. AMCs were related to leg pain and higher pain levels. Surgery can achieve satisfactory clinical improvement for asymmetric and symmetric MCs.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research