Description
Why is the lumbar spine examined with a magnetic camera?
Back pain is common and affects the majority of the population at some point in their lives. Back pain can be persistently aching, sharp or radiating and affects quality of life and ability to work. There are several reasons for pain in the lower back. Physical trauma in the event of an accident, overload, stress and inactivity are some causes that negatively affect the lumbar spine.
What can be discovered at MRI-Ländrygg?
- Bechterew's disease
- Wear and tear in the neck
- Herniated disc/bulging discs
- Bony appendages on cervical vertebrae
- Calcified ligaments
- Spinal cord changes (myelopathy)
- Entrapment of nerve roots
- Multiple sclerosis of the spinal cord (MS)
- Bone deposits and wear and tear of vertebrae
- Nerve root pain (radiculopathy)
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
- Inflammations (myelitis, discitis)>
- Tumor in bones, spinal cord and soft tissue
- Metastases
- Infection
Preparations
If you have metal splinters, a pacemaker, an insulin pump or other electronic equipment in your body, you cannot be examined with a magnetic camera. Metal that is not magnetic, on the other hand, does not pose an obstacle for magnetic camera examination.
Survey results
Your treatment is reviewed by x-ray specialists and analyzed and compiled by specialist doctors in an individual written report that is sent to you within 7 working days.