Synonyms Contrast medium imaging of the spinal canal (syn. spinal canal). Definition A myelography is an invasive (bodily harming) diagnostic X-ray procedure for the clarification of back pain when there is a suspicion that the cause of the pain is related to a compression of the spinal cord (myelon) or spinal nerves and other modern … Myelography
Preparation Before a myelography, some preparation is necessary. The doctor is obliged to thoroughly inform the patient about the nature and necessity of the examination. He must also inform the patient about the general and intervention-specific risks. In turn, the patient must give his written consent to the myelography at least one day before the … Preparation | Myelography
Pain Myelography is a low-risk routine procedure. Only the injection of the contrast medium in the lumbar region (between L3 and L4) can cause risks for the patient. A rare complication is the occurrence of pain during the examination. These occur due to injury to nerve fibers during puncture with the myelography needle. Patients often … Pain | Myelography
