Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over the ...

The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral spine begins. The lumbosacral joint ...

A new study has found why MRI scans may leave harmful metals behind ... involving multiple organ systems in patients who had had normal kidney function, but a causal association between these ...

MRI scans could turn dangerous when gadolinium meets common food molecules, forming harmful nanoparticles in the body. A toxic metal used in MRI scans may pose greater health risks than previously ...