Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	107164
Country	Palestine

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Enhancing back pain and sciatica diagnosis: Coronal short tau inversion recovery’s role in routine lumbar magnetic resonance imaging protocols
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Somaya Al Kiswani, Maysoon Nasser, Abdulla Alzibdeh and Elias EQ Lahham
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Corresponding Author	Elias EQ Lahham, Chief Physician, Lecturer, MD, Researcher, Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta Victoria Hospital, Martin Buber, Jerusalem 9119101, Palestine. eliaslahham2011@hotmail.com
Key Words	Low back pain; Magnetic resonance imaging; Coronal short tau inversion recovery; Sacroiliitis; Diagnostic accuracy
Core Tip	Incorporating a coronal short tau inversion recovery sequence into routine lumbar magnetic resonance imaging protocols significantly enhances diagnostic accuracy for patients with back pain and sciatica. This sequence improves the detection of spinal and extra-spinal pathologies - especially sacroiliitis and pelvic abnormalities - that may be missed on standard axial and sagittal T1 and T2 sequences. Our findings support the integration of coronal short tau inversion recovery as a cost-effective, practical addition that can meaningfully influence diagnosis and clinical management.
Citation	Al Kiswani S, Nasser M, Alzibdeh A, Lahham EEQ. Enhancing back pain and sciatica diagnosis: Coronal short tau inversion recovery’s role in routine lumbar magnetic resonance imaging protocols. World J Radiol 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-17 08:17
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-17 08:17
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Return for Revision	2025-04-02 11:19
Revised	2025-04-12 20:28
Second Decision	2025-05-21 02:51
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-21 14:35
Articles in Press	2025-05-21 14:35
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ISSN	1949-8470 (online)
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