The aim of this study was to examine in detail the radiological signs of degenerative-dystrophic lesions of the spine.A comprehensive clinical and radiological examination was performed in 147 patients (97 male and 50 female) aged 18 to 60 years. Radiological examinations were started with observation and sighting spondylograms. Depending on the further research tasks and indications, spinal images, oblique projections, direct magnification, as well as functional spondylography with load and tomography were performed.