When You Have A Mri For Back Pain

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When You Have A Mri For Back Pain
Does Anyone Know If When You Have A Mri For Back Pain Or Herniated Disc,are You Suppose To Have A Ct Scan? I Have Had Three
Mri's And Only Ct Scan? And Does A Mri Show Root Nerve Impingement?
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When You Have A Mri For Back Pain
Yes, MRI will show nerve root impingement. CT scan is generally of less value than MRI in the diagnosis of back pain/ radiating pain.
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