MS diagnosis incomplete without Spine MRI, says Dr Kiran Lingutla

Spinal lesions in multiple sclerosis (MS) are often missed, despite causing serious symptoms like leg weakness and bladder issues. Dr Kiran Lingutla, a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, stresses the need for full-spine MRI scans. Brain MRIs alone may overlook spinal MS, delaying treatment. Whole CNS imaging is crucial for early diagnosis and management.