Classification of cervical disc herniation myelopathy or radiculopathy: a magnetic resonance imaging-based analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can clearly show the location and level of disc herniation. When the symptoms are consistent with the Prominent segments, surgical treatment can be indicated. However, the varied extents of the protruding masses in cervical disc herniation (CDH) have been rarely reported. This study aimed to characterize the severity of CDH and to develop a reproducible grading and zoning system for cervical disc degeneration.

Methods

A total of 200 patients who presented with single CDH and underwent MRI/computed tomography (CT) scans were enrolled in this prospective study between 2018 and 2021. A total of 170 cervical discs were graded according to MRI by 3 spine surgeons in a blinded fashion. CDHs were graded 1-3, with regions A-C.

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10423346 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature