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Does a herniated disk always show up on a spine mri?
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Yes: A good quality MRI should demonstrate all herniated discs.
Answered 10/30/2018
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Nothing's perfect: But MRI very good. Make sure the one you use is accredited by the acr to ensure good quality.
Answered 11/15/2020
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