The preliminary research of T2 mapping at 3.0T MR in lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration
10.3969/j.issn.1002-1671.2016.02.032
- VernacularTitle:3.0T MR T2 mapping在腰椎间盘退变中的初步研究
- Author:
Jingshan TAO
;
Xianhua WU
;
Feng HAN
;
Juan ZHANG
;
Yingdi XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
disc degeneration;
low back pain;
T2 mapping;
Pfirrmann;
loading
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2016;(2):288-291
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective The purpose of our research was to quantitative study the degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs by using T2 mapping technology at 3.0T MR and research the correlation of biomechanics and lumbar disc degeneration.Methods 34 patients with low back pain or sciatica were enrolled.The correlation of T2 values of lumbar intervertebral discs and Pfirrmann grading,disc location,patient ages were analyzed.T2 values before and after loading were also analyzed.Results T2 values of nucleus pulposus were correlation with Pfirrmann scoring,disc location and,patient ages.Conclusion (1 )T2 mapping provides a non-invasive and quantitative way to diagnose lumbar discs degeneration.(2)The change of external pressure load can affect the T2 values of the intervertebral disc.
