#BULGING DISK XRAY SERIES#
A CT scan is a quick and painless process in which a scanner takes a series of pictures from many different directions and combines them to create three-dimensional cross-sectional images of your spinal column and the structures around it. Although plain x-rays do not detect herniated disks or lumbar degenerative disc disease, they are often used to look for broken bones or an injured vertabrae along with other causes of chronic low back pain including infection, tumor, spinal alignment issues, narrowed vertebral spinal channels (spinal stenosis), fractures, bone spurs (osteophytes), or osteoarthritis.Ĭomputerized tomography (CT). Conventional and enhanced x-ray imaging is often the first imaging technique used to see the bones in your spine. See our video testimonials for real life successes and learn more about this same day procedure that may help. To learn about your diagnosis and if you qualify for non invasive methods See our Physician Locator to find an outpatient office. Your doctor may order one or more of the following diagnostic imaging tests: Chronic low back and leg pain may have many other causes and in many cases patients may be able to prevent back surgery by first undergoing conservative care treatments which includes chiropractic care, exercise therapy, and pain medications.įor these reasons it is important to have a thorough medical evaluation and diagnostic work-up prior to considering and undergoing surgery. Non-contained disc - and rule out other conditions that can cause chronic lower back and leg pain. Before determining which type of treatment is best for you, your doctor will also want to determine the type of herniation you have - contained vs. When you are looking for nerve compression, you have to study all these levels.In most herniated disc cases,dis a physical exam and a medical history are all that's needed to make a diagnosis. Nerve compression in this area is uncommon, but is sometimes caused by a laterally herniated disc.Īt these four levels there can be a lot of overlap of pathology.įor instance a herniated disc can cause nerve compression at the level of the disc, but also at the level of the foramen or extra-foraminal when there is migration of the disc. Narrowing of the foramen is seen in facet arthrosis, spondylolisthesis and foraminal disc herniation - usually a migrated disc from a lower level. This is the area between two pedicles, where the nerve leaves the spinal canal. Narrowing of the lateral recess is caused by facet arthrosis, usually in combination with hypertrophy of the flavum ligament and bulging of the disc. This is the area below the disc where the nerve runs more laterally towards the foramen. Mostly by herniated discs and less frequently due to spinal stenosis. This is the most common area where nerves are compressed. In patients with symptoms of nerve root compression, there are four levels that need to be studied: TI-RADS - Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System.Esophagus II: Strictures, Acute syndromes, Neoplasms and Vascular impressions.Esophagus I: anatomy, rings, inflammation.Vascular Anomalies of Aorta, Pulmonary and Systemic vessels.Contrast-enhanced MRA of peripheral vessels.Ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.Coronary Artery Disease-Reporting and Data System.Bi-RADS for Mammography and Ultrasound 2013.Transvaginal Ultrasound for Non-Gynaecological Conditions.Acute Abdomen in Gynaecology - Ultrasound.Appendicitis - Pitfalls in US and CT diagnosis.
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