This video relates to the lumbar spine. Understanding the MRI of a Lumbar Herniated Disc is designed for the primary care physician or specialist such as a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist to use to learn how to read and understand the MRI of the lumbar spine. This one is a scan of a disc herniation-you will be able to understand what a sagittal view is (side view) and what an axial image is (the bottom up view). I know that most of us would like a top down view but Radiologists are dyslexic and prefer a bottom up view. It is recommended that you first watch the "MRI of a normal lumbar spine" first to understand this video more thoroughly.
For more information on the spine and for additional resources relating to the conditions and treatments associated with the lumbar spine, please contact Dr. Donald Corenman at his Vail, Colorado office at 970-479-5895.
