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CT Scan of the Spine
CT Scan of the Spine
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Learn why X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs may not find the cause of your low back pain.
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A CT scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of the spine and vertebrae. During the test, you will lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. The CT scanner sends X-rays through the body. Each rotation of the scanner takes a second and provides a picture of a thin...