Investigations
Some investigations and tests may be necessary after the initial clinical assessment.
- X-Rays
- X-Rays are used to localise structural problems causing pain, for example facet joint disease or degenerative spinal disease.
- X-Ray.
- CT Scans
- CT scans show thin slices of the body and can be put together as a three dimensional image, including the spine.
- CT Scans.
- MRI Scans
- MRI scans show thin slices through the body and are excellent at showing soft tissues such as muscles and nerves. MRI can also show areas of recent inflammation or bleeding.
- MRI Scan.
- MRI Scan.
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound imaging is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image.
- Ultrasound.
- Neurophysiology Tests
- Neurophysiology Tests investigate the function of nerve and muscle.
- Neurophysiology tests.
- Blood tests
- Pain may be associated with systemic problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. Such problems can be investigated with specific blood tests.
You can find useful links to further information on all aspects of pain treatment in links and resources and via the list of conditions we treat.
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