Discography is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the discs between the vertebrae in the spine to determine whether there is damage to the discs, such as an tear in the skin of the disc (annulus) or a herniation. Our doctors examine the resulting discogram to pinpoint the cause of your back pain.
Discography is minimally invasive procedure in which x-ray contrast dye is injected into the discs in your spine. An x-ray is then done to examine the discs for signs of fissures in their surface or a bulge that can signify herniation.
It requires no stitches, no general anesthesia, and it has a very quick recovery time. Our doctors will recommend treatment options to relieve your back pain based on the results of the discogram.
Discography is a needle-based procedure that our doctors perform at our freestanding facility in Dayton, Ohio. The procedure takes about an hour and requires no overnight stay.