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Would c5 disc herniation show on brain mri? or are they considered two separate 'sessions' in the mri machine?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: A brain MRI will not usually show C5, it will usually show down to about c2or at most c3. But if you ask your doctor, they could potentially include an MRI if the brain and the caprine at the same time.

Answered 2/7/2016

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