Computerized transaxial tomography (CT) has proved to be one of the most useful and reliable methods of detecting intracranial pathology.
An investigation was undertaken to determine the application of this scanning technique to lumbar spine area.
We have studied the horizontal sections made through a lumbar spine removed at pathological anatomy.
Pathology of lumbar spine and cauda equina are well within the reach of this new diagnostic methodology and furthermore by utilizing contrast agent.
There is no doubt that as the new technique is developed, CT will contribute significant information in the transverse planes.