MRIs and CTs are blocked by the metal artifact, though a very skilled radiologist can work around that to some extent. Wouldn't simple flexion and extension flat x-rays show if the disk was moving incorrectly?
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Laura - L5S1 Charitee
C5/6 and 6/7 Prodisc C
Facet problems L4-S1
General joint hypermobility
Jim - C4/5, C5/6, L4/5 disk bulges and facet damage, L4/5 disk tears, currently using regenerative medicine to address
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