Evaluation of common lumbar vertebral pathologies using MRI in patients with chronic lower back pain in population of Dera Ismail Khan

Abstract background

The lower back, also known as the lumbar spine, consists of five different lumbar vertebrae and intervertebral discs, placed in the lowest region of the spinal column. The pain that occurs in the region between lower ribs and hips is called lower back pain which is the most frequent among young and middle-aged adults. The major cause of lower back pain is degenerative disc disease around the globe. AIM: The aim of this research work is to evaluate common lumbar vertebral pathologies on MRI in patients with chronic lower back pain in Dera Ismail Khan and determine their prevalence and pattern.