Lumbar Spine MRI (Native)

MRI of the lumbosacral spine evaluating intervertebral discs, spinal canal, nerve roots, and facet joints. The standard investigation for lower back pain and sciatica.

The lumbar spine MRI examines the lumbosacral region from L1 through S1, producing sagittal T1 and T2-weighted sequences for disc morphology and spinal alignment, axial T2 images at each disc level for canal and foraminal dimensions, and STIR sequences for bone marrow oedema detection. At 57,000 HUF (approximately EUR 145) for a native study, this is among the most accessible lumbar MRI options in Budapest. The imaging quality supports documentation of disc herniations, spinal stenosis, facet arthropathy, spondylolisthesis, and cauda equina compression with sufficient detail for surgical planning when needed. The examination is the gold standard for evaluating lower back pain radiating to the legs, suspected disc prolapse, claudication symptoms, and post-operative follow-up. No referral is required for self-pay patients, and appointments are typically available within a few days.