Lumbago [724.2], Reason for Study: ^Reason: cord compression History: fecal incontinence x 4 days, back pain x 4 days The vertebral bodies are appropriate in the overall alignment and height. The spinal cord has normal signal characteristics and overall morphology. There is no compromise of the spinal cord.The conus medullaris terminates at the L1-L2 level.
This is a limited exam specific for the exclusion of cord compression only and does not exclude more subtle lesions such as intrinsic cord abnormalities. No cord compression is identified.Due to the screening nature of this protocol details are not as evident on imaging as dedicated protocols of the spine.