Open AccessFailed Back Surgery Syndrome: Evaluation with Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Author(s) -
Peeyush Dhagat
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24930.9817
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , contraindication , failed back surgery , surgery , implant , radiology , arachnoiditis , discectomy , discitis , spinal cord , lumbar , alternative medicine , spinal cord stimulation , pathology , psychiatry
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a generalized term used to describe varied spinal symptoms of patients who have had unsuccessful results after spinal surgery. The treatment of FBSS is challenging and varies from conservative management to reoperation. Imaging plays a crucial role in identifying the cause and helps to guide the appropriate therapy. Contrast enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with its superior resolution is the imaging modality of choice.