Lumbar intervertebral discs T2 relaxometry and T1ρ relaxometry correlation with age in asymptomatic young adults

The intervertebral disc (IVD) is considered the most important structure that ensures the functionality of the human spine (1). Many studies have evaluated the pathophysiology of the IVD degenerative processes and its potential contribution to the appearance of acute and chronic diseases of the lumbar spine (2). Such studies are increasingly common in the global scenario