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Radiological Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine

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Imaging plays a crucial role in the evaluation of the lumbar spine. The cornerstones of the radiological evaluation of the spine are radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each of these modalities provides different and often complementary information about lumbar spine pathology. An understanding of these differences and a familiarity with the normal and abnormal imaging appearance of the lumbar spine are critical for appropriate diagnosis.

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Husseini, J.S., Chang, C.Y., Palmer, W.E. (2020). Radiological Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine. In: Mao, J. (eds) Spine Pain Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27447-4_8

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