| Myelography,
or a myelogram, is used to look at the nerve roots and spinal cord.
A spinal tap is performed, and dye (which shows on x-ray) is instilled
into the spinal canal (with the spinal fluid). X rays and a
CT scan of the spine then show the outlines of the nerve roots and
spinal cord. This will help to see discs and tumors, as well
as nerve root compression. |
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