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A myelogram combines x rays with an injection of dye into the spinal canal and allows for detailed visualization of the spinal canal and nerve roots.

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How is whiplash diagnosed?

Whiplash is difficult to diagnose because x rays and other imaging studies do not always reveal changes in bone structure


Medical term for record of spinal cord?

An x-ray record of the spinal cord is called myelogram or myelography.


How does an electromyogram diagnose whiplash?

An electromyogram (EMG) may also be used to determine the health of nerves and muscles using electrical impulses.


What is the x-ray of the spinal cord called?

myelogram, but being replaced by CT scan and MRI's


X-ray record of the spinal cord?

eletromyogram; myelogram


How long does a myelogram last?

A myelogram takes approximately 30-60 minutes


Why is a myelogram used?

A myelogram is used to diagnose spinal cord or nerve root compression by injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal and performing imaging studies to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots. It can help identify causes of back or leg pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors that are not clearly visible on other imaging tests like x-rays or MRI.


Is myogram the same as myelogram?

No


What will the myelogram show?

A normal myelogram would show a spinal canal of normal width, with no areas of constriction or obstruction


Record of the spinal cord?

The medical term for a record of the spinal cord is myelogram. Though very accurate, taking a myelogram is associated with risks mostly due to exposure to X-rays.


What abnormal resutls can a myelogram give?

A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal


How does an abnormal myelogram read?

A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis).