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See Latest ArticlesLumbar discography: Diagnostic role in discogenic pain
Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, 08/27/09
Pino CA et al. – Discography is currently the only diagnostic method that is available to determine whether an anatomically abnormal intervertebral disc is the cause of a given patient's ongoing pain. However, discography is a subjective test, relying entirely on the patient's pain experience during the conduct of this brief procedure, which is without effective controls. This article discusses the current scientific evidence regarding the use of discography at lumbar spinal levels, describes the technique and associated complications, and explores the controversies surrounding the usefulness of this diagnostic test.
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