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Would a nerve directly damaged by a spinal show up on mri without contrast or does only compressed or pinched nerves show up?
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Maybe: Depends on how severe the damage is. MRI with contrast may show more.
Answered 6/9/2016
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Nerve injury: An MRI study will not show a damaged nerve after a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. It is not uncommon to have some nerve irritation from a spinal needle placed into the thecal sac. Fortunately, this pain will resolve.
Answered 6/7/2014
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