Evidence grade: WEAK — Supported only by weak or preliminary evidence.
computed from the encoded evidence by the Atlas grading rule.
Early gadolinium enhancement pattern separates scar (enhances) from disc (does not) with high accuracy
Enhancement patterns overlap over time, discs can enhance, and the clinical meaning of enhancing nerve roots is uncertain
Drives reoperation decisions; misclassification leads to unnecessary surgery or missed recurrent disc.
This is an educational research resource from Resonant Labs, not clinical advice. Evidence grades and controversies are summarized from the literature and may change as the field evolves.