Gravity determines the direction of nerve roots sedimentation in the lumbar spinal canal
Abstract Objectives To investigate the role of gravity in the sedimentation of lumbar spine nerve roots using magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of various body positions. Methods A total of 56 patients, who suffered from back pain and underwent conventional supine lumbar spine MR imaging, were selecte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04032-y |