In-depth information on obtaining an MRI scan to help diagnose back problems
Overview of MRI
October 1999
This article provides a useful overview of MRI
scans. Read more...
Do I need an MRI?
October 1999
An MRI usually provides the best imaging of
the spine. Read about when an MRI is warranted and
indications/contraindications.
Figuring
out your pain diagnosis - Spine-health.com Newsletter
Obviously, even the best treatments won't do
much good if your diagnosis is not correct. However,
a clinical diagnosis can be a challenge to obtain and
can be difficult to understand. This newsletter includes
several guidelines about how to get an accurate diagnosis
and when to get an MRI, which in turn will help you get
started with the right treatment plan. Read
more...
Spine
physician Q & A - Spine-health.com Newsletter
To help you in your efforts to better understand
your spinal condition and treatment options, this newsletter
briefly outlines some of the physician answers to patient
questions about back pain and neck pain and how tests
such as MRI scans can help. The responses clearly show
how complex and personal the experience is for many people
with back and neck problems. Read
more...
Getting
an accurate back pain diagnosis - Spine-health.com
Newsletter
Getting an accurate diagnosis for your back pain from
spondylolisthesis and other conditions is critical
because different diagnoses will require very different
treatment approaches for pain relief. This newsletter
helps patients understand confusing terminology, different
diagnostic tests (such an MRI scan) and the option
of working with an integrated spine clinic for a diagnosis
and treatment program. Read
more...
Please note that these additional patient resources (such as The Back-to-Back Forum and Newsletters) on Spine-health.com are not peer-reviewed by the Spine-health.com Medical Advisory Board. They are provided as additional resources for patients to learn from the experiences of others and to gain information from our popular newsletters.
