Our paralysis lawyer in San Diego knows full well the importance of proper testing when doctors are diagnosing patients after a personal injury, especially after a serious spinal cord injury.

Luckily, there are a variety of tests that can be performed like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans.

Another spinal cord injury treatment option for our clients is a myelogram. Myelography is an imaging examination that shows the passage of contrast material, a dye, or other substance that helps show abnormal areas inside the body, in the space around the spinal cord (the subarachnoid space) and nerve roots using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy.

When the contrast material is injected into the subarachnoid space, the radiologist is able to view and evaluate the status of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and intervertebral disks. By this means, myelography provides a very detailed picture (myelogram) of the spinal cord and spinal column.

The radiologist views the passage of contrast material as flowing using fluoroscopy but also may take permanent non-moving (x-rays) of the contrast material around the spinal cord and nerve roots in order to document abnormalities.

In many cases, the myelogram is followed by a computed tomography (CT) scan to better define abnormalities.

When Might My Doctor Order A Myelogram?

Myelography is most commonly used to detect abnormalities of the spinal cord, the spinal canal, the spinal nerve roots, and the blood vessels that supply the spinal cord, including:

  • Showing herniations of the material between the vertebral bodies are pushing on nerve roots or the spinal cord.
  • Depicting a condition that often accompanies degeneration of the bones and soft tissues surrounding the spinal canal (spinal stenosis). In this condition, the spinal canal narrows as the surrounding tissues enlarge due to the development of bone spurs and the adjacent ligaments.

Call Us Now To Speak With A Paralysis Lawyer From Our Firm

Since 1992, the paralysis lawyers at the Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers, LLP. have been assisting injured persons just like you to recover the maximum financial compensation for their paralysis and spinal cord injuries.

We know the legal process can at times be very confusing, but our experience can aid you through the process.

We are dedicated and determined to help you obtain fair and just compensation so that you and your family can recover and move on to a bigger and brighter future.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident and suffered a spinal cord injury or paralysis we urge you to contact our bilingual offices as soon as possible following the accident at 1-858-551-2090 or please click here for a FREE consultation with an experienced paralysis lawyer.

We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe us nothing until we recover money on your behalf.