Diagnostic Testing for Degenerative Disc Disease. (12th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hasz, Michael W.
• Other Names: Subach Brian R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in orthopedics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-12
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/413913
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-3464

Abstract

Abstract : The diagnostic of degenerative disc disease should be reached with the help of various diagnostic studies. This article briefly review the information gained by the following tests: radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and discography. The article explains how each modality provides a piece of the diagnostic puzzle and how discography confirms the origin of the patient's pain.