Imaging of degenerative disk diseases
- PMID: 1292543
Imaging of degenerative disk diseases
Abstract
This review provides a new understanding of the areas of disk anatomy, degeneration, herniation, and lumbar canal stenosis. It discusses new findings on calcified disks, disk imaging, intraspinal synovial cysts and even intraspinal pigmented villonodular synovitis. Special attention has been given to percutaneous therapeutic procedures and the postoperative spine.