title: Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of low back pain.
abstract: Many observers believe that magnetic resonance has become the procedure of choice for lumbar spine imaging. This article includes discussions of technique, normal anatomy, degenerative disc disease, and the use of paramagnetic contrast agents. Numerous figures are provided to illustrate explanations.
authors.affiliation: Division of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Modic
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012016:Reference Values; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology