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MYELOGRAM
What is a Myelogram?
Under the guidance of fluoroscopy, the Radiologist will inject a special contrast material directly into the spinal canal. After the injection is completed images of the contrast filled spine will be obtained.
A myelogram provides a very detailed image of the spinal canal.
The myelogram test may be performed along with other tests such as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).
Types of Myelogram:
 | Cervical Spine |
| Thoracic Spine |
| Lumbar Spine |
Reasons for Performing a Myelogram Scan Includes:
| Ankylosing spondylitis |
| Herniated disc |
| Spinal stenosis |
| Bone spurs |
| Arthritic discs |
| Tumors |
| Tearing away or injury of spinal nerve roots |
| Infection |
| Inflammation of the arachnoid membrane |
| Cysts |
| Spinal lesions caused by disease or trauma |
There may be other reasons that your physician request a Myelogram.
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