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[Discography].

H Lie1, F Lilleås

  • 1Ryggpoliklinikken, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|October 10, 1990
PubMed
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Discography, an imaging technique for intervertebral discs, aids in diagnosing chronic low back pain when other methods fail. Combined CT/discography effectively identifies annular disruption and degeneration linked to radicular symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Spinal Diagnostics

Background:

  • Chronic low back pain with sciatica often presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Conventional imaging modalities may not fully elucidate the pain source.
  • Intervertebral disc pathology is a common cause of persistent back pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of discography in diagnosing chronic low back pain.
  • To assess the correlation between imaging findings and radicular symptoms.
  • To determine the value of combined CT/discography in classifying disc degeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Discography involving intradiscal contrast injections was performed.
  • Combined CT/discography was utilized for detailed imaging.

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  • Pain response registration was incorporated during the procedure.
  • Twenty discography examinations were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Discography allowed detailed classification of annular disruption and degeneration.
    • A correlation was observed between radicular symptoms and annular disruption.
    • Contrast leakage into the epidural space was noted.
    • Disc protrusion was identified on CT scans.

    Conclusions:

    • Discography, particularly when combined with CT, is valuable for diagnosing chronic low back pain.
    • The technique can identify annular disruption and degeneration correlating with sciatica.
    • It serves as an effective tool when other radiographic methods are inconclusive.