Role of Mobiview Software Technique in Lumbar Mri Examination in Cases of Hernia Nucleus Pulposus (Hnp)

Abstract

Hernia Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) is one of the pathologies commonly found in lumbar MRI examinations. This study aims to find out the procedure for lumbar MRI examination in HNP cases and the reasons for using radial myelo sequencing coupled with whole spine survey using MobiView software in one examination at Mayapada Hospital, South Jakarta. This research was conducted using a qualitative method with a case study approach to three patients and five main informants. Data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed by techniques of collection, coding, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that standard procedures included patient and tool preparation, protocol selection, and imaging sequences, including whole spine and radial myelo surveys. The use of MobiView allows the compacting of three stacks of spinal images into a single complete view, making it easier to identify the overall vertebral pathology. This technique takes longer, but provides broader diagnostic information, especially for the detection of additional pathologies such as hernias. The use of MobiView is recommended when the patient is cooperative and the request comes from a specialist. The use of MobiView improves the diagnostic quality of the overall lumbar MRI examination of HNP as a whole of the cervical vertebrae, thoracalis vertebrae, and sacrum.