Diagnostic value and clinical significance of magnetic resonance imaging with the FS-PD-TSE sequence in diagnosing lumbar cartilaginous endplate failure

ConclusionThe FS-PD-TSE sequence has high diagnostic value for lumbar CEF. CEF is a risk factor for LDH. The new classification for lumbar CEF based on the FS-PD-TSE sequence has good predictive ability for LDH and DD.Graphic abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

Source: European Spine Journal - February 14, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research