X-ray of the spine is done to evaluate the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal areas of the spine. It is used to diagnose neck, back, and spine problems like back or neck pain, fractured bone, arthritis, spondylolisthesis, disc degeneration, tumors, kyphosis, scoliosis, and other congenital deformities.
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Can injury to the cervical region cause irritation in my leg?
Query: Hello doctor, I got hit on the left side on cervical region almost two years from now. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not show any injury or significant stenosis but the electromyography shows left moderate radiculopathy C5-C8 and recent results showed deterioration. Symptoms also still exist... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your concern, I would explain that as there are no signs of myelopathy or spinal canal compression on magnetic resonance imaging imaging (MRI), there is no reason to panic about myelopathy. The pain in this region is related to the nerve damage. Physiotherap... Read Full »
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