Expert Advice   Print Version Q. What information does an MRI scan give? A. By using magnetic and radio waves, the MRI scan creates computer-generated images. These images show layered "slices" of soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. The MRI can show if the intervertebral discs have lost water content. The images can also help identify the following: Facet joint hypertrophy (enlargement) Stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) Herniated disc (protrusion or rupture of the intervertebral disc) Print Version		Anatomy and Function of the Spine Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Diagnostic Tests for Spine Problems Q. When can I play golf, ride a bike, or go hiking after spine surgery? A. It depends on the type and location of your surgery. A micro-discectomy… Clicking on any of the links will take you to a Web site to which this Privacy Policy does not apply. You are solely responsible for your interactions with such Web sites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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