[Use of multiplanar reconstruction of CT images (MPR) in diagnosis of low back pain syndromes]

Abstract

The authors describe program of multiplanar reconstruction of CT images (MPR) and discuss its usefulness in diagnosing low back pain syndromes. The program was especially useful in differentiation between herniated disc and osteophytes, in spondylolisthesis and in the cases of asymmetric spine. MPR enables also imaging of pathological spinal lesions in the operative view which is helpful for planning of the surgery. In the authors' opinion CT with MPR is not inferior and in some authors aspects even superior to MR imaging.