Figure 3

header

Nomenclature and Classification of Lumbar Disc Pathology

slide3.gif (18856 bytes)

(Figure 3)

Schematic sagittal anatomical sections showing the differentiating characteristics of the normal disc, spondylosis deformans, and intervertebral osteochondrosis. The distinction between these three entities is usually possible on all imaging modalities, including conventional radiographs. (Adapted from Milette PC. The proper terminology for reporting lumbar intervertebral disk disorders. AJNR Am J Neurorad 1997;18:1859-66; with permission.)

Introduction

Preface	Introduction	Recommendations	Discussion (part 1)
Discussion (part 2)	Glossary	References	Appendix