Systematic literature review of imaging features of spinal degeneration in asymptomatic populations
W Brinjikji, PH Luetmer, B Comstock… - American journal …, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Degenerative changes are commonly found in spine
imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. We sought …
imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. We sought …
How should we grade lumbar disc herniation and nerve root compression? A systematic review
Background MRI is the gold standard for evaluating the relationship of disc material to soft
tissue and neural structures. However, terminologies used to describe lumbar disc …
tissue and neural structures. However, terminologies used to describe lumbar disc …
Deep learning model for automated detection and classification of central canal, lateral recess, and neural foraminal stenosis at lumbar spine MRI
Background Assessment of lumbar spinal stenosis at MRI is repetitive and time consuming.
Deep learning (DL) could improve productivity and the consistency of reporting. Purpose To …
Deep learning (DL) could improve productivity and the consistency of reporting. Purpose To …
Cerebral microbleeds: different prevalence, topography, and risk factors depending on dementia diagnosis—the Karolinska Imaging Dementia Study
S Shams, J Martola, T Granberg, X Li… - American Journal …, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Cerebral microbleeds are thought to represent cerebral
amyloid angiopathy when in lobar regions of the brain and hypertensive arteriopathy when …
amyloid angiopathy when in lobar regions of the brain and hypertensive arteriopathy when …
Spine Instability Neoplastic Score: agreement across different medical and surgical specialties
Abstract Background Context Spinal instability is an acknowledged complication of spinal
metastases; in spite of recent suggested criteria, it is not clearly defined in the literature …
metastases; in spite of recent suggested criteria, it is not clearly defined in the literature …
Modic changes and associated features in Southern European chronic low back pain patients
Background context Conflicting reports exist regarding the prevalence of Modic changes
among low back pain (LBP) patients and factors associated with their existence. Purpose To …
among low back pain (LBP) patients and factors associated with their existence. Purpose To …
Magnetic resonance imaging predictors of surgical outcome in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
Objective. To determine whether baseline magnetic resonance imaging findings, including
central/foraminal stenosis, Modic change, disc morphology, facet arthropathy, disc …
central/foraminal stenosis, Modic change, disc morphology, facet arthropathy, disc …
Vertebral endplate changes are not associated with chronic low back pain among Southern European subjects: a case control study
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Data on the association between vertebral endplate
changes and low back pain are contradictory. This study was designed to assess whether …
changes and low back pain are contradictory. This study was designed to assess whether …
Appropriateness of lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging in Spain
OBJECTIVES: To determine the minimum percentage of lumbar spine magnetic resonance
imaging (LSMRI) which are inappropriately prescribed in routine practice. METHODS …
imaging (LSMRI) which are inappropriately prescribed in routine practice. METHODS …
Disc degeneration and chronic low back pain: an association which becomes nonsignificant when endplate changes and disc contour are taken into account
Introduction The objective of this study was to assess the association between severe disc
degeneration (DD) and low back pain (LBP). Methods A case–control study was conducted …
degeneration (DD) and low back pain (LBP). Methods A case–control study was conducted …
