Myelogram, xray myelogram, Spinal imaging, Myelogram test
An X-ray Myelogram, also known as a myelography, is a diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the spinal canal before obtaining X-ray images.
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Why it is done :
Evaluating conditions such as spinal cord compression, herniated discs, or spinal tumors affecting the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Detecting abnormalities such as spinal stenosis, arachnoiditis, or nerve root compression.
Guiding treatment decisions for spinal disorders and planning interventions such as surgery or nerve blocks.