cervical discography

Cervical discography is a diagnostic procedure used to identify if a specific disc in the neck is causing pain. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the discs of the cervical spine under imaging guidance, usually fluoroscopy. If the patient feels pain similar to their usual neck pain during the test, it suggests that the disc may be a source of the problem. The procedure helps doctors determine the painful disc when other imaging tests, like MRI, are inconclusive, guiding treatment options such as surgery or other interventions.