Methods The axial MRI image showing the largest canal compromise by the herniated disc was selected for measurements. Using T1- and T2-weighted images, the areas of interest were digitally scanned at high resolution. The canal area and disc herniation area measurement were calculated from the ...
People do have very successful spinal surgeries. These spinal surgeries were recommended after an MRI reading showed some type ofdegenerative disc disease. People who have successful spinal surgeries are not the people we see in our office. We see the people for whom spinal surgery, evenminimally ...
Intraoperative images revealed a swollen nerve root at the right L5 after removal of the herniated disc. After surgery, the patient experienced immediate pain relief and had no recurrence at the 6-month follow-up. When performing PELD in patients with multilevel radiculopathy identified on MRI, ...