Myelogram
Procedure Description:
Myelogram is a procedure carried out to study for changes in the
spine and nerve roots. This procedure is typically done in patients
with back and neck pain, and is carried out under fluoroscopy or
x-ray control. Under local anesthesia, a needle is inserted in the
low back between the spinal bones, the sac containing spinal fluid
is entered, and contrast dye placed within the sac. Thereafter,
x-rays and CT scans of the spine are taken from different angles.
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