What is the medical term for X-ray of the spinal cord?

What is the medical term for X-ray of the spinal cord?

Myelogram (X-ray of the spinal cord)

What is the medical term for spinal?

The spine is also referred to as the vertebral column, spinal column, or backbone. TOP.

What is the X-ray imaging of the spinal cord?

Myelography is an imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal canal and the injection of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord and nerve roots (the subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy.

What is a myelogram medical term?

A myelogram is a diagnostic imaging test generally done by a radiologist. It uses a contrast dye and X-rays or computed tomography (CT) to look for problems in the spinal canal. Problems can develop in the spinal cord, nerve roots, and other tissues. This test is also called myelography.

What can a CT scan show for back pain?

CT scanning of the spine is also performed to:

• assess spine fractures due to injury.
• evaluate the spine before and after surgery.
• help diagnose spinal pain.
• accurately measure bone density in the spine and predict whether vertebral fractures are likely to occur in patients who are at risk of osteoporosis.

Which medical term means outside the spinal cord?

Weakness in muscle; partial or incomplete paralysis. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Nerves outside the spinal cord and brain (not part of the central nervous system).

What is the difference between an MRI and a myelogram?

Myelograms are usually accompanied by CT/CAT scans, which often have higher resolution than MRI. That means the images show more detail, much like a higher resolution digital camera produces sharper pictures. Consequently, more subtle signs of disease may be identified.

Can a myelogram cause paralysis?

There is a small risk of having an allergic reaction to the dye. You will be given medicine for a reaction. In rare cases, inflammation of the spinal cord, weakness, numbness, paralysis, or loss of control of your bowel or bladder may develop. Also in rare cases, the dye may cause blockage of the spinal canal.

What is the best scan for lower back pain?

The MRI (Magnetic resonance Imaging) was developed in the 1980’s and has revolutionized treatment for patients with low back pain. An MRI scan is generally considered to be the single best imaging study of the spine to help plan treatment for back pain.

Is lumbar spine the same as lumbosacral spine?

The spine is composed of 33 interlocking bones called vertebrae. The lumbosacral region of the spine consists of 5 lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum (5 bones joined together).