Abstract THE PURPOSE OF this study was to investigate the presence of any correlation
between recurrent radicular pain during the first six months following first surgery for …

BACKGROUND The ligamentum flavum is the anatomic plane between the epidural and
laminar-extralaminar spaces, which should be meticulously preserved for a possible …

The previous two decades have resulted in substantial technological advancements in
neuroradiological imaging. New non-invasive imaging modalities have been developed and …

Thirty patients with failed back surgery syndrome were studied to evaluate the effectiveness
of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging with gadolinium-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic …

Twenty patients were enrolled in a prospective study to evaluate MR imaging in the
differentiation of epidural scar and herniated disk material. Fourteen patients had surgical …

A prospective study was undertaken to establish the normal spectrum and timing of
gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging findings in 15 patients who had …

This monograph analyses all aspects related to the etiopathogenesis, pathomorphology,
diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc herniation. It includes 24 chapters, over 500 …

Many observers believe that magnetic resonance has become the procedure of choice for
lumbar spine imaging. This article includes discussions of technique, normal anatomy …

Imaging assessment of the postoperative spine is complex and depends on many factors.
Postoperative imaging studies evaluate the position of implants, adequacy of …

Our aim was to establish the normal range of MRI findings after successful lumbar
discectomy. We prospectively examined 34 consecutive patients with an excellent clinical …