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    MRI In Early Detection And Assessment Of Cervical Spine Degeneration Using Nakashima‘s Grading Score
    (Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research, 2025-05) Das, Akshay. Bhanu; Kakileti, Bharath; Varalakshmi, Gali; Kambhampati, Tharunkrishna; Reddy, Maryala Abhilash; Bhargavi, Mopada.; Reddy, Katluri. Avinash
    Background: Cervical spine degeneration is a progressive condition that can lead to signi?cant neurological impairment if not detected early. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in the evaluation of degenerative changes. Recently, Nakashima's grading score has emerged as a standardized method for assessing cervical spinal degeneration, offering a more detailed classi?cation of pathological changes. This studyObjective: aims to evaluate the effectiveness of MRI in the early detection and grading of cervical spine degeneration using Nakashima's classi?cation system. Patients presenting with cervical spine symptoms underwent MRI evaluation. The severity ofMethods: degeneration was assessed using Nakashima's grading score, focusing on disc degeneration, spinal cord compression, and signal intensity changes. Correlations between MRI ?ndings, clinical symptoms, and neurological impairment were analyzed to determine the grading system's diagnostic accuracy. MRI successfully identi?ed early degenerative changes, withResults: Nakashima's grading score providing a structured assessment of disease progression. Higher-grade degeneration correlated signi?cantly with increased neurological symptoms and spinal cord signal alterations. The use of MRI enhanced early diagnosis, aiding in timely intervention and management. MRI, in conjunction with Nakashima's grading score,Conclusion: serves as a valuable tool for the early detection and evaluation of cervical spine degeneration. This standardized grading system improves diagnostic accuracy and facilitates better clinical decision-making, potentially preventing disease progression and neurological complications.