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I want to do a MRI for my spine, know issue with lumbar herniated discs. So wanted to know if MRI screening is enough. Also if we get the actual scans in MRI screening like in MRI scan

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Dr. Mahesh R Patel Pain Management Specialist 8 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahesh R Patel

Pain Management Specialist 8 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Screening just show basic structures, if disc herniation is paracentral or if any nerve root compression is there than it will not visualize and again other structures like facet joints are not visualize in screening.

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so if you have any problem related to your back consult your doctor or get full LS Spine scan done. in small cities it can be get done inside 4000

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