Biophilia Tracker X4 Max- Disc Degeneration

With the high resolution of NLS devices such as the Biophilia Tracker X4 Max, the method not only reveals morphological damage, but also provides information on the degree of change in degraded disks. Degeneration of the intervertebral disc causes tissue dehydration, resulting in a progressive reduction of the intervertebral disc space and increased color rendering of the image signal. The latter is associated with changes in disc proteoglycan structure; however, it is not caused by absolute changes in water content. The loss of water in the disc causes its height to decrease and the boundary between the nucleus pulposus and the annulus fibrosus to disappear. As the degree of degeneration increases, fine fluid-filled fissures appear; they are detected as linear areas of hyperpigmentation. Calcification may occur later in the degenerated disc.

We can single out (without highlighting local themes):
1) Disc herniation - a displaced disc (nucleus) stretches the annulus fibrosus, showing microcracks on its outside, but no perforation;
2) Intervertebral disc prolapse - part of the intervertebral disc passes through the annulus fibrosus and enters the epidural space;
3) Disc sequestrum - migration of nucleus pulposus material above or below the level of the disc.

The typical changes of NLS-picture of bone marrow tissue near the intervertebral disc of vertebral body degeneration can be divided into three types: vascular type, fatty type and sclerotic type for convenience.

Due to this fact, in most cases, a sufficient number of studies include the examination of two-dimensional scans of sagittal and axial projections of the injured disc at the level of the detected changes. It is practical to use three-dimensional scanning to highlight the closed plate to detect its erosion and bone marrow tissue condition.

The application of NLS-microscanning is important to assess the degree of deformation and contraction of the dural sac, as well as the condition of the dural infundibulum, to detect its deformation and dislocation.

Considering the non-invasive features and absence of ionizing radiation, the NLS method can be used to dynamically monitor postoperative changes. To differentiate between recurrent disc herniation and postoperative scarring, we used spectral entropy analysis. Mature scar tissue has a special phantom distinct from disc tissue that is perfectly visible in SEA.

Biophilia Tracker X4 Max's rich database and powerful features are well-received in the medical world.