With an aging population, there is a proportional increase in the prevalence of intervertebral
disc diseases. Intervertebral disc diseases are the leading cause of lower back pain and …

Degenerative changes in the spine have high medical and socioeconomic significance.
Imaging of the degenerative spine is a frequent challenge in radiology. The pathogenesis of …

The significant advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) hardware and software,
sequence design, and postprocessing methods have made diffusion‐weighted imaging …

Abstract Purpose of Review The endplates form the interface between the rigid vertebral
bodies and compliant intervertebral discs. Proper endplate function involves a balance …

Spondylodiscitis is an infection of the vertebral body or disc and may also involve the
epidural space, posterior elements, and paraspinal soft tissues. It is a cause of morbidity and …

Modic type I change (MC1) are vertebral bone marrow lesions adjacent to degenerated
discs that are specific for discogenic low back pain. The etiopathogenesis is unknown, but …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful imaging modality in the evaluation of
musculoskeletal (MSK) soft tissue, joint, and bone infections. It allows prompt diagnosis and …

Purpose The positive association between low back pain and MRI evidence of vertebral
endplate bone marrow lesions, often called Modic changes (MC), offers the exciting …

Native vertebral osteomyelitis (NVO) is a potentially fatal infection which has seen a gradual
increase in its incidence over the past decades. The infection is insidious, presenting with …

The spine consists of organs of both the nervous system and skeletal systems in close
proximity, and a variety of pathologic conditions can occur. Infectious diseases may affect …