What will an MRI of the lumbar back show?

Answer by  S93 (524)

An MRI of the lumbar back will show discs, bones, nerves and nerve roots, and soft tissues. The MRI will be able to detect any bone fractures, tissue tears, hernias, present tumors, or any abnormalities in the area. The MRI will also show the spine, spinal canal, and any abnormalities with the spine.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

A MRI of the lumbar spine is usually ordered due to pain issues. It will show problems with the discs, the bone and any inpingement of the spinal column. It gives clear and accurate pictures of the area. One important thing about MRI's that needs to be considered is anyone with any metal implants cannot have this procedure performed.

Answer by  mb (5482)

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) shows the entire back but is partiuclarly good for viewing soft tissue structures such as the verterbral disks, spinal nerves and fat deposits.

Answer by  bigwig (654)

MRIs show images of the tissues in your body. They can detect tumors, clots, and other problems and are useful for catching disease early.

Answer by  SIDDHU (861)

An MRI of the lumbar back normally shows the spaces between the spinal discs. Sometimes if there is any abnormality it presents as disc degeneration,disc prolapse,compression of nerve,reduction in disc spaces.