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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
X-ray imaging includes conventional and enhanced methods that can help diagnose the cause and site of back pain. A conventional x-ray is often the first imaging technique used, it looks for fractured bones, degenerative changes, and vertebral misalignment. Tissues such as injured muscles and ligaments or painful conditions such as a bulging disc are not visible on conventional x-rays. Myelogram enhances the diagnostic imaging of an x-ray. In this procedure, the contrast dye is injected into the spinal canal, allowing spinal cord and nerve compression caused by herniated disc or fractures to be seen on an x-ray.
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- X-ray imaging includes conventional and enhanced methods that can help diagnose the cause and site of back pain. [1]
- A conventional x-ray is often the first imaging technique used, it looks for fractured bones, degenarative changes , and vertebral misalignment. Tissue masses such as injured muscles and ligaments or painful conditions such as a bulging disc are not visible on conventional x-rays. [2]
- Myelogram enhances the diagnostic imaging of an x-ray. In this procedure, the contrast dye is injected into the spinal canal, allowing spinal cord and nerve compression caused by herniated discs or fractures to be seen on an x-ray.[3]
References
- ↑ Kormano M (1989). "Imaging methods in examining the anatomy and function of the lumbar spine". Ann Med. 21 (5): 335–40. doi:10.3109/07853898909149217. PMID 2532522.
- ↑ Allan GM, Spooner GR, Ivers N (2012). "X-ray scans for nonspecific low back pain: a nonspecific pain?". Can Fam Physician. 58 (3): 275. PMC 3303649. PMID 22518897.
- ↑ Janssen M, Nabih A, Moussa W, Kawchuk GN, Carey JP (2011). "Evaluation of diagnosis techniques used for spinal injury related back pain". Pain Res Treat. 2011: 478798. doi:10.1155/2011/478798. PMC 3195805. PMID 22110925.