FREQUENCY OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION IN ADULTS ON MRI

Abstract

Background: Since MRI provides full images of the disc herniation and surrounding soft tissues, it is a sensitive imaging modality for identifying lumber disc herniation. It can also be used to regulate the severity and place of herniation.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of adult lumbar disc herniation on MRI in the city of Faisalabad.

Methodology: The Department of Radiology at Madina Teaching Hospital (MTH) and Aziz Fatima served as the study's analytical, cross-sectional director. In this study, 100 patients with lumber disc herniation problems were found.

Results: The sample consists of 59% male and 41% female participants, indicating a higher representation of males in study. The majority of participants 82% experiencing either acute or chronic back pain while 18% reported no back pain. The majority of disc herniation occurred at L4 –L5 level. 51% of participants reported nerve root compression.

Conclusion: A typical MRI finding, especially in people with lower back discomfort, is a Lumber disc herniation. The population under study and the parameters used to determine herniation has an influence on the prevalence of lumber disc herniation. In order to diagnose and treat LDH, MRI is essential.

Lower back pain, Degenerative changes, MRI, Lumber area, Compression of nerve roots, Protrusion.