How is a discography done?
Discography is a diagnostic procedure in which x-ray dye is injected under gentle pressure into the discs of the spine. Based on the presence or absence of pain during the injection of dye, your doctor may be able to determine if the disc is responsible for your pain symptoms.
What happens during a Discogram?
During a discogram, a needle is inserted into the disc and a contrast dye is injected. This extra fluid in the disc increases the pressure in the disc. Patients with an injured disc may then experience pain that can mimic the pain they have been experiencing. The intensity of the pain is recorded on a 0-10 scale.
What is a discography imaging?
A discogram, also called discography, is an imaging test used to evaluate back pain. A discogram might help your doctor determine if a specific abnormal disk in your spine is causing your back pain. Spinal disks are spongelike cushions between the bones (vertebrae) of the spine.
What is the procedure for a myelogram?
A myelogram may be done to find a tumor, an infection, problems with the spine such as a budging disc, and arthritis. You will be placed on your stomach, and your back cleaned in a sterile fashion. Then dye is placed into the fluid space with a thin needle, guided by X-ray.
How long is a Discogram procedure?
The discogram procedure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. If a suspect disk is found, a CT scan is often performed to determine the condition of the disk. You will be kept for observation for 30 to 60 minutes and can then go home.
What is a positive Discogram?
If the disc is the source of your back, spine, extremity and/or leg pain the injection will temporarily reproduce your symptoms, thus resulting a positive discogram. If the disc is not the source of your pain the injection will not reproduce your symptoms or cause any discomfort, thus resulting a negative discogram.
How long does a Discogram procedure take?
Is a discography painful?
Typically, if a disk is causing your back pain, you will feel pain during the injection that’s similar to the back pain you have daily. If a disk is normal, there’s little pain during the injection.
What is a discography used for?
A discogram, also called discography, is an imaging test used to evaluate back pain. A discogram might help your doctor determine if a specific abnormal disk in your spine is causing your back pain.
How painful is a myelogram?
You will feel a quick sting from a small needle that has medicine to numb the skin on your back. You will also feel some pressure as the long, thin spinal needle is put into your spinal canal. You may feel a quick, sharp pain down your buttock or leg when the needle is moved in your spine.
What should I do before a discography procedure?
Your doctor will likely tell you not to eat or drink anything after midnight before your procedure. Your doctor will tell you which medications you may take in the morning. Plan to have someone drive you home after your procedure. The nurse will give you a gown to wear during the procedure.
How many copies of images and words sold?
Images and Words was a moderate commercial hit, reaching number 61 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It is also Dream Theater’s only album to be certified gold by the RIAA, and remains their best-selling album to date, selling more than six hundred thousand copies.
Do you feel pain during a discography procedure?
However, you will not feel serious discomfort. You may feel pain or discomfort during needle insertion as the needle is guided towards the disc of interest. You will be asked and reminded to remain very still during the procedure. As the contrast material passes through your body, you may feel warm.
What kind of music is images and words?
Metal Storm reviewer calls Images and Words “a masterpiece and also a historical album”, because it “brought something totally new to the scene, this famous progressive metal sound that would become Dream Theater’s signature”.