ROLE OF PLAIN X RAY& MRI IN THE EVALUATION OF CERVICAL INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SPACE AND DISC PROLAPSE

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. iv -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 .