MRI technicians sometimes use gadolinium, a contrast ... lumbar MRI may show various conditions that affect the lower back and the rest of the body, such as inflammation or a tumor. Yes, a lumbar ...

Knowing a patient's symptoms helps radiologists in lumbar spine MRI interpretation and diagnosis, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North ...

Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.  CMS measures the percentage of lumbar ...