Relation of lumbar intervertebral disc height and severity of disc degeneration based on Pfirrmann scores.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disc height (DH) change is considered one of the most critical factors in assessing intervertebral disc degeneration (IVD). Pfirrmann et al. developed a scoring system for disc degeneration evaluation based on changes in DH in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). While the relationship between DH measurements and Pfirrmann scores for disc degeneration has been explored, the validity of different DH measuring techniques or their connection with disc degeneration is yet uncertain. The present study investigates intra-rater and inter-rater agreement and reliability of different DH measurement methods on MRI and evaluates the relationship between different DH measurement methods and Pfirrmann scores of IVD degeneration, as well as between different Pfirrmann scores and clinical

SUBMITTER: Chen XL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10585210 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature