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A recent mri showed problems with my c-spine. i had a 2 level acdf. there was much more damage than apparent on the mri. how accurate are mri's?
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Comments: MRI's can visualize spinal canal problems very well, even at the standard 1.5 T machines, but does not always pick up disc fragments or all bone spurs due to angular positioning. Not unusual, at surgery to find a few areas not clearly delineated, but that is why the surgeon checks out the entire area. Hope you recover fully.
Answered 5/11/2016
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MRI accuracy: MRI abnormalities need to be correlated with a medical complaint or diagnosis, there are millions of people with abnormal MRI and no complaints or symptoms, just never tested. Now would be a good time to consult a spine specialist to advise you. Second optnions are also very valuable.
Answered 5/11/2016
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