to evaluate the spinal cord and nerve roots for suspected compression. Pressure on these delicate structures causes pain or other symptoms. A myelogram is performed when precise detail about the spinal cord is needed to make a definitive diagnosis.
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A myelogram is a radiographic study of the spinal cord using contrast medium. The process is known as myelography.
No, myelography is a diagnostic procedure used to visualize the spinal cord and surrounding structures using contrast dye and X-rays. It is not typically used to diagnose arthritic bony growths, which are usually identified through imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, or MRI.
The record of a study of the spinal cord using contrast medium is a myelogram. The process of making the record is known as myelography.
Yes, you can transmit HPV or other STDs if you have been diagnosed with HPV. Using condoms can lower the risk.
A fever is usually diagnosed using a thermometer.
Sometimes a fetal infection can be diagnosed using ultrasound.
Carbohydrate intolerance can be diagnosed using oral tolerance tests.
Abnormal conditions that can be detected using colposcopy and biopsy include precancerous tissue changes (cervical dysplasia), cancer, and cervical warts (human papilloma virus).
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Common causes of shoulder pain that can be diagnosed and treated using laparoscopic techniques include rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and labral tears. Laparoscopic surgery can be used to repair these conditions by using small incisions and a camera to guide the procedure, resulting in less pain and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.