Lumbosacral spine CT

Lumbosacral spine CT

Lumbosacral spine CT: A lumbosacral spine CT (computed tomography) is an imaging technique that uses powerful x-rays to produce cross-sectional pictures of the lower spine area. A contrast agent may be injected into the blood stream or into the cerebrospinal fluid at the base of the spine (lumbar puncture).

Symptoms Associated with Lumbosacral spine CT

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Lumbosacral spine CT:

• Lower back pain

Diseases Associated with Lumbosacral spine CT

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Lumbosacral spine CT:

• Osteoarthritis
• Herniated disks
• Pinched nerves
• Spinal tumor
• Spinal infection
• Spinal cyst

Basic Information: Lumbosacral spine CT

Disease or Condition count: 0; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Lumbosacral spine CT' may be involved.

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