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How effective is an x-ray at diagnosing the cause of back pain?

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Varies: It depends on the cause of the back pain. Issues such as arthritis, instability (spondylolisthesis), scoliosis, and fractures are sometimes better diagnosed with x-rays than with MRI studies.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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