low back pain
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم. Low back pain. By dr HABIBOLLAHI. LBP is one of the most common subjective health complaints in Western populations. In Britain, the 1 year prevalence was 49% and in the Nordic countries the 1 month prevalence of LBP was 35%. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Low back pain
By dr HABIBOLLAHI
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
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LBP is one of the most common subjective healthcomplaints in Western populations. In Britain, the1 year prevalence was 49% and in the Nordiccountries the 1 month prevalence of LBP was 35%. Low back pain is one of the most frequent medicalcauses of absence from work, and disability arisingfrom chronic back pain is now a major welfare andeconomic problem
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Low back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the United State
Approximately one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back pain lasting at least 1 whole day in the past 3 months, and 7.6% reported at least 1 episode of severe acute low back pain within a 1-year period
One third of all disability costs in the United States are related to low back pain.
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Differential - three broad categories:1. Mechanical (97%)2. Nonmechanical (~1%)3. Visceral (~2%)
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Differential: Mechanical LBP Lumbar Strain or Sprain (70%) Degenerative processes of disc and facets (10%) Herniated disc (4%) Osteoporotic Compression Fracture (4%) Spinal Stenosis (3%) Spondylolisthesis (2%) Traumatic Fractures (<1%) Congenital disease (<1%)
Severe Kyphosis or Scoliosis Transitional Vertebrae
Spondylolysis Internal Disc Disruption/Discogenic Back Pain Presumed Instability
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Differential - Nonmechanical LBP: Neoplasia (0.7%)
Multiple Myeloma Metastatic Carcinoma Lymphoma and Leukemia Spinal Cord Tumors Retroperitoneal Tumors Primary Vertebral Tumors
Infection (0.01%) Osteomyelitis Septic Discitis Paraspinous Abscess Epidural Abscesss
Inflammatory Arthritis (0.3%) – note HLA-B27 association. Ankylosing Spondylitis Reiter Syndrome Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scheuermann Disease (osteochondrosis) Paget Disease
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Differential – Visceral Disease: Pelvic organ involvement:
Prostatitis Endometriosis Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Renal involvement Nephrolithiasis Pyelonephritis Perinephric Abscess
Aortic Aneurysm Gastrointestinal involvement
Pancreatitis Cholecystitis Penetrating Ulcer
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Physiological factors
Social factors
Psychological factors
Complex Problem Interdisciplinary Management
Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Chronic Spinal Disorders
• Spine Surgeons• Neurosurgeons• Pain specialists• Psychiatrists/
Psychologists• Physiatrists• Radiologists
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TERMINOLOGY
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Acute low back Low back pain present for fewer than 4 weeks,
sometimes grouped with subacute low back pain as symptoms present for fewer than 3 months
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Chronic low back pain Low back pain present for more than 3
months.
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Nonspecific low back Pain occurring primarily in the back with no
signs of a serious underlying condition (such as cancer, infection, or cauda equina syndrome), spinal stenosis or radiculopathy, or another specific spinal cause (such as vertebral compression fracture or ankylosing spondylitis). Degenerative changes on lumbar imaging are usually considered nonspecific, as they correlate poorly with symptoms.
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Radiculopathy Dysfunction of a nerve root associated with
pain, sensory impairment, weakness, or diminished deep tendon reflexes in a nerve root distribution.
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Sciatica Pain radiating down the leg below the knee in
the distribution of the sciatic nerve, suggesting nerve root compromise due to mechanical pressure or inflammation. Sciatica is the most common symptom of lumbar radiculopathy
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Spinal stenosis Narrowing of the spinal canal that may result
in bony constriction of the cauda equina and the emerging nerve roots
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Straight-leg-raise test A procedure in which the hip is flexed with the
knee extended in order to passively stretch the sciatic nerve and elicit symptoms suggesting nerve root tension. A positive test is usually considered reproduction of the patient’s sciatica when the leg is raised between 30 and 70 degrees. Reproduction of the patient’s sciatica when the unaffected leg is lifted is referred to as a positive “crossed” straight-leg-raise test
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Spondylosis A degenerative spinal disease that can involve
any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL .DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.
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Spondylolysis Deficient development or degeneration of a
portion of the VERTEBRA, usually in the pars interarticularis (the bone bridge between the superior and inferior facet joints of the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE) leading to SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.
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Spondylolisthesis Forward displacement of a superior vertebral
body over the vertebral body below
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Spondylarthritis Inflammation of the joints of the SPINE, the
intervertebral articulations
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Osteoarthritis, Spine A degenerative joint disease involving the
SPINE. It is characterized by progressive deterioration of the spinal articular cartilage (CARTILAGE, ARTICULAR), usually with hardening of the subchondral bone and outgrowth of bone spurs (OSTEOPHYTE).
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Spondylarthropathies Heterogeneous group of arthritic diseases
sharing clinical and radiologic features. They are associated with the HLA-B27 ANTIGEN and some with a triggering infection. Most involve the axial joints in the SPINE, particularly the SACROILIAC JOINT, but can also involve asymmetric peripheral joints. Subsets include ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; REACTIVE ARTHRITIS; PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS; and others
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Occupational factors for low back pain
Job related Related to Individual• Manual handling tasks• Lifting• Twisting• Bending• Falling• Reaching• Excessive Weights• Prolonged Sitting• Vibration
Prior Episode Job Dissatisfaction Smoking Obesity Genetic factors
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Back Safety & Lifting Common Causes of Back Injuries
Heavy Lifting
Sitting or Standing
Awkward PosturesCarrying & Lifting
Twisting
Reaching & Lifting
Slips, Trips & Falls25
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Back Safety & Lifting Job requires heavy lifting:
Use equipment when possible or ask for help.
Try to avoid repetitive lifting over a long period of time.
Heavy Lifting
Twisting • Twisting at the waist while lifting or holding a heavy load.
Reaching& Lifting • Injury usually occurs when
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Back Safety & Lifting Injury usually occurs when carrying or
lifting objects with awkward or odd shapes.
Carrying&
Lifting
• Inappropriate postures that can contribute to back pain are caused by poor workstation layout and/or equipment design.
AwkwardPositions
Slips, Trips& Falls
• It is very easy to injure your back, neck or legs while slipping, tripping or falling.
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Back Safety & Lifting Sitting or standing too long in one
position. Sitting can be very hard on the lower back.
For every one to two hours sitting, stand up and take a stretch.
For every one to two hours standing, sit down or move around and stretch.
Sitting orStanding
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Back Safety & Lifting Back Injury Prevention
Avoid lifting and bending whenever you can.
Place objects up off the floor. That way you won’t have to reach down
to pick them up again. Raise / lower shelves. The best zone for lifting is between your
shoulders and your waist. Put heavier objects on shelves at waist
level, lighter objects on lower or higher shelves.
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Back Safety & Lifting Back Injury Prevention
Reducing exposure to known risk factors Repetition Awkward Position Force
Object weight Load Distribution Object friction
Duration
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Back Safety & Lifting Back Injury Prevention Cont.:
Avoid Hyper extension movements of the back.
– Avoid Hyper flexion movements of the back.
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Back Safety & Lifting Back Injury Prevention cont.:
Maintain good posture Lift objects holding them close to your
body Never “twist” when carrying, handling, or
transferring a heavy object
– Avoid “locking out” the knees– Use proper lifting techniques
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Back Safety & Lifting4
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Assess Plan Prepare Perform
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Back Safety & Lifting
Assess the task: Posture Pacing, rate of work, breaks Requirements for team handling
Assess Your Own Capabilities: Strength, height, etc. Health problems Gender, age, fitness
Assess
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Back Safety & Lifting
Assess the Load: Weight, shape, size Handles, packaging Stability Contents: hot, cold, hazardous
Assess the environment: Space constraints Flooring condition, levels Temperature, humidity,
ventilation Tidiness, general
housekeeping
AssessCont.:
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Back Safety & Lifting Task
What is the most appropriate posture? Is there mechanical aid available? Is there anyone else to help?
Route Consider start and end points
Can any obstructions be cleared
Plan
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Back Safety & Lifting Prepare the load:
Can the load be split? Can the load be made more stable? Make sure contents are evenly distributed? Move the load’s center of gravity close to
yours Cover sharp / abrasive edges
Prepare yourself and the area: Check space constraints Move obstacles Check final destination Check housekeeping Get a good grip on the load Use PPE where appropriate
Prepare
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Back Safety & Lifting Apply principles of biomechanics to
reduce the load on the spine Keep a wide base of support. Maintain the lumbar curve (low back) as
much as possible. Get a good grip. Position feet in direction of travel. Use smooth controlled movements. Use friction to minimize force. Try to avoid twisting and stooping. Use team lifting where appropriate.
Perform
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Back Safety & Lifting
Proper LiftingTechniques
Get closeto the load
SquatDown
Grip theLoad
Hug the Load
SlowlyLift
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Back Safety & Lifting Proper Lifting TechniquesGet close
to the load – Get as close to the load as possible with your feet wide apart about shoulder width, with one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. • Test the object’s weight before
lifting it.• Ask for assistance from a co-worker when appropriate.
• Have the object close to the body and put less force on the low back.• Avoid rapid, jerky movements.
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Back Safety & Lifting Proper Lifting Techniques Cont.:
Keep yourself in an upright position while squatting to pick up.
Squat by bending the knees and hips. Keep the three Curves of the Back
properly aligned: Ears, Shoulders, and Hips are in a straight
line.
SquatDown
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Back Safety & Lifting Proper Lifting Techniques Cont.:
Tightening the stomach helps support the spine.
Do not hold your breath while tightening the muscles.
Get a firm grasp of the object before beginning the lift. Use both hands. Use whole hand, not just fingers. Use gloves as needed to prevent “pinched”
grips or to protect the hands during lift.
Grip the Load
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Back Safety & Lifting Proper Lifting Techniques Cont.:
Legs are the strongest muscles in the body – so use them.
Avoid back flexion. Hold objects close to body. Slide the object from the knee on the
ground to mid-thigh. Keep the head forward. Hug the object to your stomach &
chest.
Hug theLoad
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Back Safety & Lifting Proper Lifting Techniques Cont.:
Lift with the legs to allow the body’s powerful leg muscles to do the work.
Flex the knees and hips, not the back. Avoid bending & twisting at the waist. Try to keep the back “straight” during the
lift. Do not look down at the object during lift. Look up to help “straighten” the position
of the back for a safer lift. Never Bend, Lift, and Twist at the same
time.
SlowlyLift
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Back Safety & Lifting
30 lbs.
L5/S1 Disk16 in.
85 lbs.
0 in.
(30 lbs. x 16 in.) + (85 lbs. x 0 in.) = 480 in-lbs.(Box) (Employee)
30 lbs.
85 lbs.
12 in.
L5/S1 Disk
36 in.
(30 lbs. x 36 in.) + (85 lbs. x 12 in.) = 2,100 in-lbs.(Box) (Employee)
Box = 30 lbs.Body wgt = 170 lbs.
Torque = Load x Distance
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Back Safety & Lifting Exercises
Exercises that work your back, hips, thighs, and abdominal muscles can minimize back problems.
Stand behind chair, hands on chair. Lift one leg back and up, keeping the knee straight.
Warm up slowly and exercise regularly.
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Back Safety & Lifting Exercises Cont.:
Starting Position: Standing tall, feet shoulder width apart, chin tucked in Place your palms on the small of your back,
fingers pointing down. Keep your head up as you lean back slowly as far
as possible. Hold for at least 10 seconds. Return to starting position and relax.
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Back Safety & Lifting Exercises Cont.:
Wall Squats Stand with back leaning against wall Walk feet 12 inches in front of body. Keep abdominal muscles tight while slowly
bending both knees 45 degrees. Hold 5 seconds. Slowly return to upright position. Repeat at least 5 to 10 times.
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Back Safety & Lifting Exercises Cont.:
Lie on the floor on back. Keeping arms folded across chest, tilt pelvis
to flatten back, chin tuck into chest. Tighten abdominal muscles while raising head
and shoulders from floor. Hold at least 10 seconds
and release. Repeat at least 5 to
10 times.
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Back Safety & Lifting
Heavy Lifting Twisting Reaching & Lifting Carrying & Lifting
Awkward Positions Sitting or Standing Slips, trips, and falls
• Summary–Common Causes Of Back Injuries
–Back Injury Prevention• Reduce exposures to known risk
factors
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Back Safety & Lifting
Assess Plan
Prepare Perform
• Summary Cont.:–Principles of Safe Handling
–Proper Lifting Techniques• Close• Squat• Grip
• Hug• Slowly
–Exercise-Should You?---of course!!!
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Imaging
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Plain Radiography: Most common spinal imaging test. Low cost and ready
availability. AP and Lateral views demonstrate alignment, disc and
vertebral body height, and gross assessment of bone density and architecture. Sacroiliitis occurs early in Ankylosing spondylitis and is readily detected by plain films.
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Guidelines currently do not recommend routine oblique and spot lateral views. Get oblique if you suspect spondylolysis; good for pars
interarticularis. Get flexion and extension films if you suspect lumbosacral
instability. Get angled sacral views if you suspect ankylosing spondylitis.
Caution using lumbar radiography repeatedly, may damage the gonads, particularly in reproductive age females.
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Plain Films - Weaknesses: Neoplasm - ~50% trabecular bone loss prior to becoming
visible Infection – similar, relatively late appearance of change Inability to distinguish acute from chronic compression
fractures Disc herniation Spinal Stenosis
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CT + MRI: CT Strengths:
Axial bony anatomy Cortical bony destruction Facet degenerative changes Disk herniation Soft tissue evaluation in patients
who cannot undergo MRI secondary to claustrophopia or implanted metal.
CT Myelography good for bony causes of spinal stenosis
CT Weaknesses: Discogenic disease (nucleus pulposis
rupture, annulus fibrosis tears) Spinal canal contents Discitis
MRI Strengths: Better soft tissue contrast than CT Visualization of disc Ligamentous pathology Vertebral marrow and spinal canal Neoplasm Infection (may be the best modality
with gadolinium enhancement) Disc Herniation Spinal stenosis Nerve root impingement
MRI Weaknesses: Cannot detect cortical bone Common degenerative disk disease
and disease of facet joints – too nonspecific
Fractures seen best in the axial plane
Subtle annular tears
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Bone Scans: While plain films, CT, and MRI detect bony morphology,
bone scintigraphy detects biochemical changes in bone. Most useful in detecting the age of compression fractures. Old fractures will appear “cold” while new fractures will
appear “hot”. Very useful for determining primary bony tumors (usually
benign, i.e. osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, aneurysmal bone cyst, and osteochondroma) degree of metastasis and certain infections (infectious spondylitis in particular – gallium67 when compared with MRI had better specificity and sensitivity).
Useful for subtle fractures and infarction. Useful for metabolic bone disease such as Paget Disease.
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Discography: Controversial method for diagnosing discogenic pain. Used to delineate whether suspicious discs found on MRI
were the true cause of the patients’ pain. However, the use of discography as an indicator of general
disk disease has been found to be suspect. One study by Holt, et al., found 38% positive rate when they tested healthy subjects. Can we utilize a test with that degree of inaccuracy? Recent studies have shown a lower degree of specificity but the jury is still out.
Good for posterolateral annulus fibrosis tears when CT is used to visualize the tears with contrast enhancement.
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Cases:
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Lateral radiograph showing decreased disk space between L5 and S1. Consistent with Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Disk Disease.
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Lateral radiograph showing grade 1 spondylolishthesis. (Grades correspond to how far forward the posterior border of the spinous process slides along the sacral platform. Grade 1 = 1-25%, 2 = 26-50%, 3 = 51-75%, 4 = 76-100%.)
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Saggital MRI showing central disk herniation at L5-S1.
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Severe lumbar degenerative disk disease and osteoarthritis. What are the four cardinal features of OA? 1. Joint Space Narrowing 2. Osteophytic Spurring
3. Subchondral Sclerosis 4. Subchondral Cysts
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Frontal and lateral radiograph showing L2 compression fracture. How old is this fracture? Can you tell? No – get a bone scan.
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Multiple acute compression fractures in an elderly female. Image on right is status-post multiple serial vertebroplasties.
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What kind of patient presents with spondylolysis? Image on right is oblique view of lumbar spine. Adolescent athletes. Males>Females 2-3:1. Caucasions>African Americans 3:1. Gymnasts and Football Players are the two most frequent types of athletes affected.
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Saggital T1 weighted MRI of the spine showing bony metastases to the distal thoracic spine. Breast cancer primary.
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Osteomyelitis. Image is a saggital T1 weighted image showing osteomyelitis of the lumbar spine at L2-L3. Enterococcus was isolated.
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Frontal radiograph showing syndesmophytes bridging the intervetebral spaces.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Sacroiliac joints and axial spine undergo progressive ossification. Ensethoopathy (ossification of ligamentous attachments) is also characteristic. Onset is typically in young people, usually teens or twenties. Presents as a persistent bachache which is not relieved by rest and improves with exercise. If you suspect AS, an angled plain film of the pelvis is the best modality along with AP and lateral films of the lumbar spine.
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A technetium 99m-bisphosphonate bone scan of a patient with polyostotic Paget's disease.
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Young patient with progressive kyphosis. Diagnosis is?
Scheuermann Disease! Because I knew you were all dying to know what that is. Scheuermann disease (juvenile kyphosis) is a deformity in the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine in children secondary to osteochondrosis of the secondary ossification centers of the vertebral bodies.
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Disc Degeneration Disc Degeneration: chemical
changes associated with aging causes discs to weaken, but without a herniation.
Prolapse: the form or position of the disc changes with some slight impingement into the spinal canal. Also called a bulge or protrusion.
Extrusion: the gel-like nucleus pulposus breaks through the tire-like wall (annulus fibrosus) but remains within the disc.
Sequestration or Sequestered Disc: the nucleus pulposus breaks through the annulus fibrosus and lies outside the disc in the spinal canal
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Summary: Plain Radiography remains the mainstay as the initial test of
choice. CT can help delineate axial pathology, particularly bony
fractures impinging on nerve roots. Discography has limited utility due to unacceptably high
false positive rates. Bone scans are good for determining the age of fractures,
the extent of neoplastic spread, and metabolic bone disease.
MRI is good for everything else, particularly infections (most), disc herniations, and ellucidation of spinal and neural root pathology.
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