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[[Computerized tomography]] (CT) is | [[Computerized tomography]] (CT) is considered when [[MRI]] is not an option. It is used if [[disc rupture]], [[spinal stenosis]], or damage to vertebrae is suspected as a cause of [[back]] [[pain]]. [[CT scan]] can be paired with a [[myelogram]] by injecting [[contrast]] dye in the [[spinal cord]]. | ||
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*[[Computerized tomography]] (CT) is considered when [[MRI]] is not an option. | |||
*It is used if [[disc rupture]], [[spinal stenosis]], or damage to vertebrae is suspected as a cause of [[back]] [[pain]]. | |||
*[[CT scan]] can be paired with a [[myelogram]] by injecting [[contrast]] dye in the [[spinal cord]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
Computerized tomography (CT) is considered when MRI is not an option. It is used if disc rupture, spinal stenosis, or damage to vertebrae is suspected as a cause of back pain. CT scan can be paired with a myelogram by injecting contrast dye in the spinal cord.
CT
- Computerized tomography (CT) is considered when MRI is not an option.
- It is used if disc rupture, spinal stenosis, or damage to vertebrae is suspected as a cause of back pain.
- CT scan can be paired with a myelogram by injecting contrast dye in the spinal cord.