Discogram
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What is it:
A discogram is a diagnostic procedure to determine if your disc(s) is/are
your source of back pain.
Who benefits:
Patients with possible disc pain.
Purpose:
Identify specific discs contributing to the pain. The results are then
used to try more advanced treatment options.
How is it done:
First an IV is started and you may be given medicine for relaxation if
you so desire. Next, while lying on an x-ray table your skin will be
cleaned and prepared. Then a needle will be inserted into each disc.
To ensure proper placement of the dye, the procedure is performed under
fluoroscopy of x-ray.
What to expect:
If the disc is the source of your back, spine, extremity and/or leg pain
the injection will temporarily reproduce your symptoms, thus resulting
a positive discogram. If the disc is not the source of your pain the
injection will not reproduce your symptoms or cause any discomfort, thus
resulting a negative discogram. Following the procedure, you may experience
some additional discomfort. You will then return to your original state
within one week. A course of oral antibiotics will also be administered
following the procedure.
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Monday, 26-Aug-2002 12:06:22 PDT
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