Background We hypothesized that axial-loaded magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
modified with the use of a cushion placed behind the lower back (ie BS-MRI method), would …

Background There are no studies comparing the morphologic changes of lumbar spines
between supine axial-loaded and 90° standing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) …

Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Objective. To investigate if adding a lumbar pillow in
supine position during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is superior to standing positional …

Background Axial loading magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of lumbar spine is of great
significance in the diagnosis of lumbar diseases. However, the axial loading device used in …

Background: A lumbosacral spinal compression device has been developed by the authors
(SpineMAC) to simulate normal weight-bearing by axial-loading of the lumbar spine while …

Study Design. For this study, 43 asymptomatic individuals underwent magnetic resonance
imaging of the lumbar spine in both supine psoas-relaxed position and supine axial …

Study Design. Axial load-dependent changes in the lumbar spine of supine healthy
volunteers were examined using a compression device compatible with magnetic …

This study was undertaken to study the effect of axial compression on the lumbar spine
using a MRI-compatible compression device. The lumbar spine of 8 young volunteers was …

Objectives The objective of the review was to examine the evidence comparing upright to
supine MRI of the lumbar spine. Key findings A literature search identified 14 articles …

Background: Lumbar back pain and radiculopathy are common diagnoses. Unfortunately,
conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and clinical symptoms do not …