Acta radiologica
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To assess the suitability of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements to evaluate degeneration processes of the vertebral disc and to compare the results with T2 relaxation time measurements in both degenerated and normal intervertebral discs. ⋯ We suggest that decreased ADC values reflect the lost integrity of the intervertebral disc. ADC measurements at MR may prove sensitive depicting of early degenerative changes in vertebral discs.