• Will a lumbar MRI on my back tell me if my discs are fine?

I'm 27, and after hurting myself playing sports, my back has been in pain--I think there's something wrong with my discs. My doctor wants me to have an MRI, will this tell me if my discs are fine?

5 Answers

  • Radiologist
  • North Miami Beach, FL

Yes. MRI the lumbar spine is a standard of care for disc disease degenerative osteoarthritis and disc herniations of the lumbar spine

  • Radiologist
  • Jackson, TN

MRI is the best test to evaluate the discs.

Thanks

Brian

  • Radiologist
  • Winter Park, Florida

YES. It will.

  • Radiologist
  • Rochelle Park, New Jersey

YES.

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