Imaging Diagnostics of Abnormalities of the Spine

by spinedoctors | Sep 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Examination, Chronic Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Research Studies, Scoliosis, Screening Tests, Spine Care, Treatments

Imaging diagnostics of the spine consist from radiographies to computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, in which CT is utilized in conjunction with myelography and most recently with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These imaging diagnostics are being used to determine the presence of abnormalities of the spine, scoliosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. The following article describes various imaging modalities and their application in the evaluation of common spinal disorders described.