Computed tomographic evaluation of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine

Computed tomography (CT) of the lumbar spine is a new modality of far-reaching significance. Experience with this new technique has been extremely limited, less than 3 years at most institutions. There are few hard data, and few adequate clinical studies have been performed. Accordingly, the purpose of this article is to provide an understanding of the pathogenesis as well as the CT findings of the degenerative diseases affecting the spinal canal