When a Diskogram is performed, a needle is placed into an intervertebral disk under fluoroscopic guidance. Iodine contrast material is injected. Radiographs or X-rays are obtained. The patient is also involved by confirming whether or not there is a sensation associated with the injection. CT imaging is also used in certain diskogram procedures. A discogram, also spelled diskogram, is a test used to evaluate back pain. A discogram might help your doctor determine if an abnormal disk in your spine is causing your back pain.Spinal disks are sponge like cushions between the bones (vertebrae) of the spine. During a discogram, dye is injected into the soft center of one or more disks. The injection sometimes reproduces your back pain. The dye also moves into any cracks in the disk’s exterior, which can then be seen on an X-ray or CT scan. However, disks that show signs of wear and tear don’t always cause symptoms, so the usefulness of a discogram is controversial. A discogram is an invasive test that generally isn’t used for an initial evaluation of back pain. Your doctor might suggest a discogram if your back pain persists despite conservative treatments, such as medication and physical therapy. Some doctors use a discogram before spinal fusion surgery to help identify which disks need to be removed. However, discograms are not always accurate in pinpointing which disks, if any, are causing back pain. Many doctors instead rely on other tests, such as MRI and CT scanning, to diagnose disk problems and guide treatment. A discogram is generally safe. But as with any medical procedure, a discogram carries a risk of complications.When a Diskogram is performed, a needle is placed into an intervertebral disk under fluoroscopic guidance. Iodine contrast material is injected. Radiographs or X-rays are obtained. The patient is also involved by confirming whether or not there is a sensation associated with the injection. CT imaging is also used in certain diskogram procedures. A discogram, also spelled diskogram, is a test used to evaluate back pain. A discogram might help your doctor determine if an abnormal disk in your spine is causing your back pain.Spinal disks are sponge like cushions between the bones (vertebrae) of the spine. During a discogram, dye is injected into the soft center of one or more disks. The injection sometimes reproduces your back pain. The dye also moves into any cracks in the disk’s exterior, which can then be seen on an X-ray or CT scan. However, disks that show signs of wear and tear don’t always cause symptoms, so the usefulness of a discogram is controversial. A discogram is an invasive test that generally isn’t used for an initial evaluation of back pain. Your doctor might suggest a discogram if your back pain persists despite conservative treatments, such as medication and physical therapy.

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