Virtual Didactic - MRI Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine for the PM&R Clinician presented by Rex Ma, MD-MRI Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine for the PM&R Clinician Led by: Rex Ma, MD

MRI Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine for the PM&R Clinician Led by: Rex Ma, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, the presenter discusses the MRI evaluation of the lumbar spine. They begin by introducing the different types of disc degeneration and their associated clinical correlations. They then delve into the classification and nomenclature for disc herniations, including normal vs bulging discs, protrusions, extrusions, and sequestrations. The presenter emphasizes that most disc herniations improve with conservative treatments, and surgical interventions may be beneficial in some cases. They also touch on spinal stenosis and the challenges associated with its classification. The video concludes with a discussion on the use of gadolinium in postoperative patients and the evaluation of epidural fibrosis. The presenter suggests that further research is needed to fully understand the clinical relevance of disc herniations and spinal stenosis.

Keywords

MRI evaluation

lumbar spine

disc degeneration

disc herniations

protrusions

extrusions

spinal stenosis

conservative treatments

surgical interventions

clinical relevance