{"id":"69a22c52efd4f1d917503ed9","name":"MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast","slug":"mri-lumbar-spine-without-contrast","description":"Structured template for MRI imaging of the lumbar spine without intravenous contrast, including multi-planar sequences and comprehensive evaluation of vertebral bodies, disks, spinal canal, and nerve roots.","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Spine"},"tags":["mri","lumbar spine","no contrast","degenerative changes","spinal canal","nerve roots"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI of the Lumbar Spine Without Intravenous Contrast","aiInstructions":"Use the exact examination title from the report header. Do not modify or abbreviate."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If a comparison study is mentioned in the original report, document the specific prior examination and date. If no comparison is documented, use the default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multi-planar MRI of the lumbar spine was performed utilizing axial T1, axial T2, sagittal T1, sagittal T2, and sagittal and coronal STIR sequences without intravenous contrast.","aiInstructions":"Preserve the exact pulse sequences and imaging planes documented. Include contrast administration status. Do not add technical parameters not explicitly mentioned in the source report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Comprehensive evaluation of the lumbar spine including vertebral bodies, intervertebral disks, spinal canal, and neural elements.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Present disk-by-disk analysis in the order L1-L2 through L5-S1. Use only information explicitly documented; do not infer or add findings not stated in the source report.","fields":[{"name":"Spinal Alignment and Curvature","defaultText":"Preservation of the usual lumbar lordotic curvature. Vertebral body heights and alignment are maintained.","aiInstructions":"Document any abnormalities in spinal curvature, alignment, or vertebral body height. Use the default text if no abnormalities are noted."},{"name":"Vertebral Bodies and Bone","defaultText":"No acute fracture or spondylolisthesis. No suspicious expansile or destructive osseous lesions.","aiInstructions":"Document any fractures, spondylolisthesis, or bone lesions identified. Include location and severity if present. Use default text if no abnormalities are noted."},{"name":"Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots","defaultText":"The conus medullaris and cauda equina nerve roots are normal in signal intensity and configuration. No epidural collection or intramedullary abnormality identified.","aiInstructions":"Document the level of conus medullaris termination if specified. Describe any signal abnormalities, compression, or pathology affecting the spinal cord or nerve roots. Use default text if no abnormalities are present."},{"name":"Intervertebral Disks","defaultText":"The intervertebral disk heights are maintained.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview statement about disk heights and signal intensity. Refer to disk-by-disk analysis for specific findings."},{"name":"L1-L2 Disk Level","defaultText":"No significant posterior disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document disk bulge, herniation, stenosis, or other abnormalities at this level. Use default text if no pathology is identified."},{"name":"L2-L3 Disk Level","defaultText":"No significant posterior disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document disk bulge, herniation, stenosis, or other abnormalities at this level. Use default text if no pathology is identified."},{"name":"L3-L4 Disk Level","defaultText":"Evaluation pending completion of source report.","aiInstructions":"This level was incomplete in the source document. Document findings when available, including disk bulge, herniation, stenosis, or other abnormalities."},{"name":"L4-L5 Disk Level","defaultText":"Evaluation pending completion of source report.","aiInstructions":"This level was incomplete in the source document. Document findings when available, including disk bulge, herniation, stenosis, or other abnormalities."},{"name":"L5-S1 Disk Level","defaultText":"Evaluation pending completion of source report.","aiInstructions":"This level was incomplete in the source document. Document findings when available, including disk bulge, herniation, stenosis, or other abnormalities."},{"name":"Paravertebral Soft Tissues","defaultText":"The paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Document any abnormalities in muscles, ligaments, or other soft tissues adjacent to the spine. Use default text if no abnormalities are noted."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"1. No acute fracture or spondylolisthesis.\n2. Multilevel degenerative changes of the lumbar spine.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary of significant findings. List findings in numbered format. Include location and severity of any pathology identified. The impression should directly reflect and synthesize the findings documented above. Note that the source report had incomplete data for levels L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1; ensure the impression reflects only the documented findings."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Lumbar Spine Without Contrast radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/mri-lumbar-spine-without-contrast","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-lumbar-spine-without-contrast","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a22c52efd4f1d917503ed9","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-lumbar-spine-without-contrast","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:11.965Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}