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Mri- wnl but in severe pain when i move my neck. is there any type of radiology exam that can show/dx craniocervical instability? are there any type of imagining exams that can be done while moving to show the snapping feeling in my cervical neck?

Q: mri- wnl but in severe pain when i move my neck. is there any type of radiology exam that can show/dx craniocervical instability? are there any type of imagining exams that can be done while moving to show the snapping feeling in my cervical neck?

: Certainly, it is very routine in cases of questionable instability to start with flexion-extension cervical spine X-rays. You might benefit from a visit to a spine surgeon for an examination and further interventions.

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Certainly, it is very routine in cases of questionable instability to start with flexion-extension cervical spine X-rays. You might benefit from a visit to a spine surgeon for an examination and further interventions.

Answered 12/3/2022

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A member asked:

Mri- wnl but in severe pain when i move my neck. is there any type of radiology exam that can show/dx craniocervical instability? are there any type of imagining exams that can be done while moving to show the snapping feeling in my cervical neck?

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