Diagnostic value of curved planar reformation of MRI for lumbosacral nerve roots in the localization of nerve roots for adult lumbar degenerative scoliosis.

Purpose: To compare the diagnostic value of curved planar reformation of MRI (MRI-CPR) and 2D MRI in determining the responsible nerve in patients with adult lumbar degenerative scoliosis (ALDS).

Method: A total of 45 patients diagnosed with ALDS were included in the study. All patients underwent MRI-CPR and 2D MRI and subsequently received surgery.

Acromegaly with joint pain as an initial symptom: A case report.

Background: Acromegaly is caused by the long-term excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It can cause excessive hyperplasia of bone, cartilage, and soft tissue.

Case Presentation: A 50-year-old woman had a history of joint pain and swelling for more than 1 year.

A comparable method to Gd-contrast enhancement in the preoperative evaluation of anal fistula.

To explore a comparable method to Gd-contrast enhancement in the preoperative evaluation of anal fistula to evaluate its morphology changes.Forty-six patients with anal fistula were enrolled. Each patient acquired a 3.