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“Normally, both a CT scan on a 64 slice scanner and an MRI on at least a 1.5 tesla machine are necessary for the workup. In-office standing x-rays with flexion and extension view are necessary.”

So I am working on insurance at the moment, without much success. I do not want a provider network to determine my surgeon, however may not have a choice. I sill value seeing you and hearing your diagnosis regardless of coverage or not. Such visit may be financially manageable, however the radiology would not. How would you advise going about this… Would I be able to get the necessary x-rays done in-network locally (my physician will refer if need be) and then take them to you to evaluate? If so, will the techs and doctors have enough information with what you provided above? I was unaware that I could get MRI’s with the existing titanium and cage I have.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

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These films and images are generally standard in a good hospital. The x-rays can be taken in a doctor’s or chiropractor’s office but they have to be standing, of good quality and with good attempt at motion. MRIs are not contraindicated with titanium hardware. Actually MRIs are not contraindicated even with stainless steel but that metal distorts the image significantly.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

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