Spinal Disorders

1. Persistent back pain, with or without radiating to lower extremities.
2. Persistent neck pain with associated Neurologic symptoms ( pain radiating to shoulders or arms, numbness in arms or hands)
3. Previous back or neck surgery with recurrent symptoms (MRI  with and without contrast)
4. Neurologic symptoms indicating the possibility of spinal cord tumor or cord compression ( MRI with and without contrast )
5. If patient has any contraindication for MRI, CT scan may be done. However MRI examination is superior in terms of sensitivity and reliability.