Lumbar Spine MRI
Health Checkups
≈ ¥600-1200
(≈ $85-170)
30 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Lumbar Spine MRI at general public hospitals in China is about ¥420-960, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥600-1200, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
The primary purposes of a lumbar MRI include diagnosing and evaluating lower back pain, assessing for disc herniations, identifying spinal stenosis, detecting spinal tumors, and evaluating the extent of injuries or degenerative changes in the spine. It is also used to guide treatment decisions and surgical planning.
Normal Range
A normal lumbar MRI shows no evidence of disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or other abnormalities. The vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, and spinal cord should appear healthy with no signs of degeneration, inflammation, or tumors. There should be no nerve root compression, and the spinal canal and foramina should be patent.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low values or findings on a lumbar MRI are not typically described in terms of numerical values but rather in the absence of expected structures or signals. Common reasons include: technical issues during imaging, patient movement, or very early stages of a condition that has not yet caused visible changes.
High Values - Possible Causes
High values or abnormal findings on a lumbar MRI can indicate: disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, vertebral fractures, or tumors. These conditions can cause increased signal intensity, structural deformities, or other visible abnormalities on the MRI images.