Can MRI find a healed herniated disc or slipped disc?
Patient: Hello, I was in a wreck in September. I was rear ended at about 60 mph. I m still having lots of back pain, especially after therapy. My pain doctor wants me to get an MRI. My question is will an MRI still find a healed herniated disc or slipped disc? Doctor: Hello,A herniated or ruptured disc does not usually heal given the poor vascular supply to cartilage - this is similar to the menisci in knees that do not heal when they tear. So, yes the MRI would be able to still see it.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Janne Nissinen, Neurologist