title: Radiological assessment of prolapsed disc.
abstract: Low back pain is an extremely common disorder, usually self-limiting and not requiring investigation or treatment. The correct approach to investigation results in the lowest radiation dose to the patient and the right diagnosis. There are many imaging techniques available and some traditional techniques are now of questionable value. The best approach to imaging is discussed, along with some common appearances.
authors.affiliation: Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
authors.forename: T T
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009192:Myelography; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed