Cervical discogenic syndrome: results of operative intervention in patients with positive discography

In order to determine the validity of cervical discography in the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with cervical discogenic syndrome, a retrospective analysis of 34 patients who underwent cervical arthrodesis on the basis of positive cervical discography was performed. The symptomatic...

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Published in:Spine (Philadelphia, PA. 1976) PA. 1976), 1987-05, Vol.12 (4), p.313-316
Main Authors: WHITECLOUD, T. S. III, SEAGO, R. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging
Cervical Vertebrae - injuries
Cervical Vertebrae - surgery
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Diseases of the spine
Female
Humans
Intervertebral Disc - diagnostic imaging
Intervertebral Disc - injuries
Intervertebral Disc - surgery
Male
Medical sciences
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Diseases - surgery
Spinal Fusion
Syndrome
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Summary:In order to determine the validity of cervical discography in the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with cervical discogenic syndrome, a retrospective analysis of 34 patients who underwent cervical arthrodesis on the basis of positive cervical discography was performed. The symptomatic cervical levels were selected by reproduction of the patient's symptoms at the time of injection. No patient had radicular symptoms, and other diagnostic modalities such as computed tomography (CT) scanning or myelography had been within normal limits. Seventy percent of patients who underwent surgical intervention had good or excellent results. With proper utilization, cervical discography is a valid diagnostic study.
ISSN:0362-2436
1528-1159
DOI:10.1097/00007632-198705000-00001