A recent article published in The American Chiropractor 5/2009 quoted research that was published in the journal Spine.
The study stated that, "30% of patients with a disc herniation do not show that herniation on a traditional MRI study."
The author suggested that since many patients will describe their pain varying throughout the day and with specific activities. These differences are generally based on the position and biomechanics of the spine. It would be better to MRI the patients in the position of most pain.
Flexion and extension MRI views would greatly increase the degree of disc herniations found when compared to nuetral views alone.
If you have any questions about this press release, please contact Dr. Dan Thibodeau at 920-954-1002 or at DrDan1221@yahoo.com
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