Predictive value of MRI vertebral end-plate signal changes (Modic) on outcome of surgically treated degenerative disc disease. Results of a cohort study including 60 patients.

Objective: To assess the predictive value of MRI vertebral end-plate changes (Modic) on clinical outcome of surgically treated lumbar single-level degenerative disc disease (DDD).

Methods: A cohort of 60 patients was included. Patient groups were similar in respect of age, gender and clinical presentation, allowing comparisons.

[Place of the surgery in the management of brainstem cavernomas. Results of a multicentric study].

Objective: To compare the outcome between operated and non-operated brainstem cavernomas.

Method: Clinical and radiological data of 30 patients harboring 35 brainstem cavernomas were retrospectively reviewed. The mean follow-up period was 47 months.