UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

a) in adults infection usually starts in the disc
b) the specificty of scintigraphy using Tc-99m MDP is over 50%
c) findings are usually apparent on a plain film before onset of symptoms
d) MR is the examination of choice
e) an decrease in the disc space is due to herniation of the nucleus pulposus