Evaluation of the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of localization of herniated intervertebral discs in lumbar osteochondrosis

Abstract

Degenerative-dystrophic lesions in the lumbar spine are most pronounced at the age of 20 to 70 years and are one of the most common causes of temporary disability and often disability of the patient. Herniated intervertebral discs are the most severe manifestations of osteochondrosis of the spine. Radiation diagnostic methods and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are of great importance in recognizing herniated intervertebral discs. The advantages of MRI are non-invasiveness, the complete absence of radiation exposure, the possibility of obtaining a multiplanar image, unsurpassed contrast of soft tissues, the absence of artefacts from bone tissues, etc.