title: Use of magnetic resonance imaging in the decision-making process for lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging was used to determine the presence or absence of a lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus in a patient suffering from acute sciatica. Treatment decisions were made as a result of this diagnostic process and comparative history and physical exam findings revealed marked improvement in less than 1 wk.
authors.affiliation: North Georgia Diagnostic Imaging, Atlanta 30328.
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002684:Chiropractic; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture