Spinal Column
A lumbosacral spine MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the structures that make up the spine, the spinal cord, and the spaces between the vertebrae, through which the nerves travel.
Conventional radiography and computed tomographic (
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Thoracic spine X-ray
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the twelve chest (thoracic) vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage that cushion... Read more »
Spinal stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina)... Read more »
Spinal fusion
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vertebral interbody fusion; Posterior spinal fusion; Arthrodesis; Anterior spinal fusion; Spine surgery - spinal fusion Risks Risks for... Read more »
Lumbosacral spine X-ray
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A lumbosacral spine x-ray is a picture of the small bones (vertebrae) in the lower part of the spine, which includes the lumbar region and the... Read more »
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