Identifying the cause of chronic low back pain using advanced imaging

Project summary

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition which not only affects normal daily activities but also has profound impacts on one’s mental and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, in many patients with chronic pain doctors cannot identify the exact source of their pain and thus cannot give these patients proper treatment. New, highly advanced imaging techniques have shown promise in pinpointing the precise location and cause of chronic pain. This research will further develop and apply these imaging techniques in patients with chronic low back pain or radiating pain to the leg to optimize treatment.

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