87.5% accurate at predicting nerve root impingement
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“Assymetry may, therefore, be indicative of a subclinical abnormality or for a currently silent catholic process which will subsequently surface.”
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“In conclusion…confirm spinal root compression syndrome as seen in association with herniated discs, odtephyte formation, and spinal canal stenosis. This also includes lateral recess stenosis and subluxation and hypertrophy of superior vertebral facets.” “predicting disc herniation in 80% of surgically proven cases”
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