Further reflections on cervical discography.
Ten years ago in THE JOURNAL, I-1 presented evidence that cervical discography was without diagnostic value and was prompting overdiagnosis and serving as an excuse for unnecessary surgical treatment. Evidence has accumulated to uphold this view, and, in my opinion, unless some modification of method and interpretation of the test is forthcoming, it should be abolished.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006805:Human Experimentation; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D011859:Radiography
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