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Lumbar Spine MRI

Imaging & Scans estimated about CNY 500-1000 (estimated about USD 70-150) 30 min

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Description

A lumbar spine MRI helps diagnose back pain, nerve compression, or disc issues; in China, patients typically pay ¥500–¥1,000, with ChinaMedicalHub assisting hospital booking and interpreter support.

Main Uses

Lumbar MRI is primarily used to diagnose and evaluate conditions affecting the lower back, including: disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, infections, tumors, and fractures. It is also useful in assessing the extent of nerve root compression and planning surgical interventions.

Normal Range

A normal lumbar MRI shows no signs of disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or other abnormalities. The vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, and spinal cord should appear healthy with no evidence of degeneration, inflammation, or tumors. There should be no nerve root compression, and the spinal canal and foramina should be patent.

Low Values - Possible Causes

Low signal intensity on T1-weighted images may indicate: dehydration of the intervertebral disc, presence of calcification, or fibrosis. Low signal on T2-weighted images can suggest: chronic disc degeneration, scar tissue, or a more solid tumor.

High Values - Possible Causes

High signal intensity on T1-weighted images is uncommon but may indicate: fat deposition, bleeding, or certain types of tumors. High signal on T2-weighted images often indicates: edema, acute inflammation, infection, or active tumor growth.

estimated about CNY 500-1000

estimated about USD 70-150

Duration: 30 min