Chapter 2 The intervertebral disc - ASNR

His low back is very stiff with limited extension and flexion. He has no evidence of lower extremity neurologic deficit, but he has positive straight leg raising bilaterally. New x-rays were taken which showed “a loss of cervical lordosis” and “degenerative disc disease at the L5/S1 level.” Dr. B recommended an MRI scan of the brain ... ................
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