MRI Analysis and Degenerative Spine

MRI Analysis and Degenerative Spine

Analysis of MRI advanced techniques in degenerative spinal disease.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Can we assess microstructural integrity of compressed nerve roots in degenerative spinal disease
• What are the image biomarkers affected by disease
• How they evolve with disease progression and treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 50 and 85 years
• Diagnosis of spinal disease by clinical and imagiological criteria
• More than 3 months duration of disease
• Ability to give consent
• Fluent portuguese speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous spine surgery
• Spinal instability
• Neurological disease that might interfere with walking
• Known orthopedic conditions that causes significant gait impairment
• Dementia or development disorder with cognitive impairment
• Inability to give consent