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MRI images can give physicians a clear picture of degenerative disorders such as arthritis, deterioration of joint surfaces and disc herniations. Neurosurgeons often use MRI to evaluate the integrity of the spinal cord after trauma. MRI of the spine can also detect tumors in the spinal canal and spinal cord.