Apparent diffusion coefficient in normal and abnormal pattern of intervertebral lumbar discs: initial experience☆

The aim of the present study was to compare the relationship of morphologically defined non-bulging/herniated, bulging and herniated intervertebral lumbar discs with quantitative apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). Thirty-two healthy volunteers and 28 patients with back pain or sciatica were exami...

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Main Authors: Niu, Gang, Yu, Xuewen, Yang, Jian, Wang, Rong, Zhang, Shaojuan, Guo, Youmin
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Editorial Department of Journal of Biomedical Research 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3597053/