Abstract:
Cervical spine X-RAYS & MR images were obtained from thirty
patients in Military hospital , department of radiology in order to evaluate the
plain
radiograph , & MRI images for intervertebral disc spaces & disc prolapsed
of the cervical spine.
From the results of images, tables & analysis, the researcher finds the
followings:
- Mild different between male & female who had been examined
- Disc prolapsed & Spondylosis often affects the cervical spine in people at the
age of 41-60.
-X-ray cannot detect disc herniation while MRI revealed them.by38% of cases.
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-X-ray cannot detect disc bulge while MRI revealed them.by3% of cases.
-Disc prolapsed can be detected by x-rays 20% & MRI 21%
-Spondylosis was significantly better by X-ray (32 %) than MRI (15%.)
-Common site of disc degeneration seen at C3 / C6
In conclusion, both X-ray & MRI modalities are important in the evaluation of
interverteberal disc spaces & disc prolapsed in the cervical spine .
