IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-3-10355 Original Research Paper Role of MRI in the Evaluation of Lumber Disc Degenerative Disease Babu Dr. Anu Priya Dr. March 2017 6 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Background: Lumber Disc degeneration is the most common cause for lower back ache. It affects middle aged population commonly. Early detection of disc degeneration helps to prevent progression of the disease. MRI is an essential tool in the detection of degenerative diseases. The present study aims to evaluate the role of MRI in the detection of degenerative disc diseases. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu during 2015–2016. A total of 100 patients who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria of protocol were chosen. All the patients were subjected to MRI study and the images were analyzed. Results: Among 100 patients, 74 showed degenerative changes. Annular disc bulge was most common finding. Conclusion: Our study concludes that MRI is the imagining modality of choice to detect disc pathology.