How I Read an MRI of the Lumbar Spine: Sequences, Search Pattern and Example Cases Explained

In this video, I review the lumbar spine MRI. I discuss the basic sequences, my search pattern when reading these exams and we'll review a few example cases with common pathology.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Sequences Explained
5:41 - Search Pattern
9:26 - Example Cases

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[eugenias]

This video is amazing! Thank you for the excellent work, literally summarizing months of lectures into 13 minutes

[monicawells]

Thank you so much for this lecture Dr. Gibbons! I work in a spine practice and had a general idea of what to look for when reading spine imaging. Your video taught me more in a few minutes than what I learned in 5 years!

[oeno]

Another excellent video on patients presenting with acute and chronic back pain! This lumber MRI video is packed with lots of differentials to look out for. Thank you for doing this!

[Barb]

Are you wiling to look at my back mri to give your opinion on it?

[ijazulhaq]

Thank You Sir very informative, Sir if there is there is L4 L5 disc bulge then which nerve root will be involved?

[brhend]

Thank you. This was very easy to understand.

[arminhejazian]

Great video. What software are you using to view the MRI images ?

[Continental-in]

Why do doctors dismiss Hemangiomas so easily? It's a Tumor inside the bone- That's Not Normal--- and if it's affecting nerves even a little it could be causing symptoms. Also- what if it starts growing or starts bleeding inside the bone- ? What is the best way to get rid of an Hemangioma inside the spine?

[ctbozzzz]

I think you are calling the lumbar vertebrae T1, T2, etc. But great video.

[sarraa-e]

Hello Sir, Can i send you my MRI. I would like to know your opinion about my case

[Alien-crzb]

Hello can I send you mine I want to hear your opinion