X-rays X-rays can show the alignment of bones along the neck. They can also show any narrowing of the foramen and disks. Computed tomography (CT) CT scans show the bones of the neck in finer detail. Bone spurs can be seen with CT, especially spurs near the foramen. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) An MRI of the neck can show if nerve compression is caused by soft tissue, such as a bulging disk and herniations. MRI can also show the appearance of the spinal cord and nerve roots. Electromyelography Electromyography and nerve conduction studies may be able to help show the difference between symptoms caused by pressure on spinal nerve roots and nerve damage caused by other ailments, such as diabetes.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:08:37 +0000
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