Modic Classification of Spine DJD and Marrow Changes, MedPix™ : 3476

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Modic Classification of Spine DJD and Marrow Changes
Topic 3476 - Created: 2001-12-09 05:40:39-05 - Modified: 2012-12-21 09:41:10.751253-05

ACR Index: 3.4

Modic (and deRoos) Classification of Vertebral Endplate changes seen on MRI:

â€¢ Type I (4%): WATER - vascularized fibrous tissue
Â» decreased signal on T1
Â» increased signal in T2

â€¢ Type II (16%): FAT - local fatty replacement of marrow
Â» increased signal on T1
Â» isointense to hyperintense on T2

â€¢ Type III: BONE - advanced sclerosis
Â» decreased signal on T1
Â» decreased signal on T2

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