Lumbosacral Spine X-Ray
Alternate Names : Myelography, X-Ray - Lumbosacral Spine
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How is the Test Performed?
The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office by an X-ray technician. You will be asked to lie on the X-ray table and assume various positions. If the X-ray is to determine injury, care will be taken to prevent further injury.
The X-ray machine will be positioned over the lumbosacral area of the spine. You will be asked to hold your breath as the picture is taken so that the picture will not be blurry. Usually 3 to 5 pictures are taken.
A myelogram is an X-ray or CT scan of the spine that is performed after dye has been injected into the spinal fluid. (See lumbar puncture.)
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