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Ruptured Disk


Diagnosis & Tests

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of a ruptured disk begins with a medical history and physical exam. Depending on the suspected cause of the problem, the provider may order diagnostic tests, such as:

  • CT or MRI scans
  • blood and urine tests
  • a nerve conduction velocity test, or NCV, which measures transmission along the nerve
  • an electromyogram, or EMG, which measures muscle response to nerve stimulation
  • a bone scan
  • a myelogram, which uses a contrast agent and X-rays to detect abnormalities along the spine

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