Clinical Considerations of Lumbar Spine Modic Changes

In addition to identification and classification of intervertebral disc pathology, neural impingement and listhesis, vertebral body endplate changes should be given consideration by health care practitioners.  Endplate disruption (Schmorl’s nodes/nodules) is easily seen on plain radiographs and CT is sensitive for detection of endplate sclerosis. However, other associated vertebral body changes can only be visualised … Continue reading Clinical Considerations of Lumbar Spine Modic Changes