Tag: spine MRI:
I rarely see a normal spine MRI
Spine specialists have an uphill battle when trying to explain MRI findings to a patient with back pain. As human beings, we want a reason for our complaints, and the identification of MRI findings often become a convenient answer. Without a doubt, an MRI is an excellent tool and can be very helpful in identifying […]
The Unintended Consequences of a Spine MRI
So, you have spine pain. In the USA, there is a natural tendency to want to get a Spine MRI as soon as possible. We are in an instant information society, and it would make sense that we would want to instantly see if there is a problem in our back. Naturally, there is aways the […]
Do I need a MRI?
That is a very common question asked by many of my patients. And, the answer is “It depends”. I know that is not very satisfying, but I will explain. MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. There are very scientific and exacting descriptions of the study, but I will try to break it down into the […]
