Back pain CT
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Overview
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. PET/CT can be used together to increase anatomical accuracy especially in adults with persistent back pain.
CT
CT
- Computerized tomography (CT) is considered when MRI is not an option.[1]
- 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.
- PET/CT can be used together to increase anatomical accuracy especially in adults with persistent back pain.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Rao D, Scuderi G, Scuderi C, Grewal R, Sandhu SJ (2018). “The Use of Imaging in Management of Patients with Low Back Pain”. J Clin Imaging Sci. 8: 30. doi:10.4103/jcis.JCIS_16_18. PMC 6118107. PMID 30197821.
- ↑ Gamie S, El-Maghraby T (2008). “The role of PET/CT in evaluation of Facet and Disc abnormalities in patients with low back pain using (18)F-Fluoride”. Nucl Med Rev Cent East Eur. 11 (1): 17–21. PMID 19173183.
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