THE VALUE OF MODIC-1 TYPE CHANGES IN THE PRACTICE OF AN OUTPATIENT NEUROLOGIST


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Abstract

The vertebral endplate and its adjacent vertebral body changes described by M. Modic have been found to distinctly correlate with the severity of pain syndrome in the lumbar spine.

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A. Epifanov

«Samarsky» Medical Center

Email: epifus@mail.ru

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