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What is MRI Lumbar Spine?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the structure and function of the body providing greater contrast between the different soft tissues of the body than does computed tomography scans (CT Scan). It is especially useful for the musculoskeletal system.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
2 20%
Mild
2 20%
None
6 60%

Most commonly reported side effects

Panic attacks
3 30%
had to remain on my back for several days afterwards.
1 10%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
8 80%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
1 10%
Never
1 10%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
1 10%
Somewhat
2 20%
A little
1 10%
Not at all
6 60%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
1 10%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
4 40%

Report created on November 21, 2009.