Comparative Analysis of 3.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging and CT in the Diagnosis of Low Lumbar Disc Herniation in the Elderly
Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging and CT in elderly patients with low lumbar disc herniation.Methods:78 elderly patients with low lumbar disc herniation admitted to our hospital from April 2023 to April 2024 were selected,all of whom underwent CT and 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging examinations.The diagnostic value of the two examination methods was analyzed.Results:The accuracy and sensitivity of 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing low lumbar disc herniation in the elderly were 96.15% and 97.10%,both of which were higher than CT examination (P<0.05).The detection rate of L3-4,grade Ⅱ,dural sac compression,and intervertebral disc deformation in elderly patients with low lumbar disc herniation using 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging is higher than that of CT examination,and the detection rate of intervertebral disc calcification is lower than that of CT examination (P<0.05).Conclusion:Both 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging and CT can achieve certain value in the diagnosis of elderly patients with low lumbar disc herniation.Compared to CT,3.0T magnetic resonance imaging has higher overall diagnostic value.