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Will a ct scan of the lumbar spine post fusion without contrast show pinched nerves or just bone structure and hardware?

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Limitations: No, a better view of nerve compression will be available if MRI is chosen, but the CAT does reveal nice images of fusion integrity, and surrounding vertebral bodies and foramina.

Answered 11/12/2017

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A member asked:

Will a ct scan of the lumbar spine post fusion without contrast show pinched nerves or just bone structure and hardware?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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