Axial rotations of lumbar vertebrae have been measured both in asymptomatic individuals and those with back pain. [35] Rotations ... such as provocative discography are required to confirm the ...

The discography group also more frequently had medical visits, computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging, work loss, and prolonged back pain episodes compared with controls. "The disc ...

In the multicenter study, 75 patients without serious low back pain received an MRI and discography examinations in 1997. A matched group was enrolled at the same time and underwent the same MRI ...

and low back pain data were available for 69 patients. Another component of the analysis involved grading DD severity using discography. Vertebral endplates were visually inspected to examine the ...

Independent analysis shows Nociscan is more cost-effective and improves surgical success compared to provocative discography for low back pain. Aclarion, Inc. has released a press announcement ...

“Chronic low back pain is a complex problem that is complicated ... the cost-effectiveness of Nociscan compared to provocative discography.” “We are pleased with the cost-effectiveness ...

Verifying lumbar disc pain has been a clinical challenge. Low-pressure provocative discography (PD) has served as the gold standard, despite well-documented drawbacks including being highly ...

It then falls to invasive techniques such as provocative discography, joint and nerve blocks to confirm the connection between the altered structure and low back pain. It is hoped that some form ...

Invasive techniques such as joint injections, nerve blocks and provocative discography can show the connection between an abnormal image and the source of low back pain, but do have notable ...