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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]

Overview

MRI is preferred diagnostic imaging for spinal stenosis. Findings include:The narrowing of the spinal canal, bulging or herniated discs, pinched, inflamed or compressed nerves in the spinal cord, extradural spinal hematoma, abscess or tumor, disk rupture, spinal cord hemorrhage, contusion or edema.

MRI Spine

  • Disc extrusion at C5-C6 with compression of the spinal cord, that shows hyperintense signal alterations on T2.

References

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