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Lumbosacral spine X-ray    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

X-ray - lumbosacral spine; Myelography

What Abnormal Results Mean

The test will detect abnormalities such as fractures, dislocations, thinning of the bone (osteoporosis), and deformities in the curvature of the spine. The test may also detect bone spurs, disc problems (see herniated disk), and degeneration of the vertebrae.

Ency. home > Test > L > Lumbosacral spine X-ray

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