Discography is used for chronic deep-seated back pain that allows conclusions to be drawn about discogenic (disc-related) causes. Under X-ray guidance, degenerative changes in the disc are visualized using a contrast agent. What is discography? Discography (also discography) is a radiographic diagnostic procedure used to visualize intervertebral discs (discus or discus intervertebralis) using a contrast … Discography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Synonyms in a broader sense Discography, spondylodiscitis, spondylitis, discitis, intervertebral disc inflammation, vertebral body inflammation. Definition A discopathy describes the clinical picture of a disc causing back pain as part of its aging process. Pain is transmitted from the inside of the disc through the ingrowth of pain transmitting nerve fibers into the disc tissue. … Discography
Complications Complications after a discography occur very rarely. Theoretically, secondary bleeding is possible due to the injury of blood vessels in the course of the puncture direction. Injury to a nerve root by the needle is also theoretically possible. However, due to the anatomical knowledge of the physician and due to the continuous position control … Complications | Discography
