Reply To: Re: Dizziness, Spams, Arm Pain, Neck Pain, Motion Intolerance

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February 26, 2015 at 7:27 am

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Thanks for reply Dr. Corenman,

One last question please, I still have a number of issues after surgery, i.e muscle spams, left arm pain, dizziness, left anterior chest pain, etc. My neurosurgeon ordered cervical spine MRI (Rx:Cervical Radiculopathy 722.81). My insurance company had their doctors review my files and they denied request, and stated they will approve MRI with and without contrast.

Can you explain why a contrast MRI would be beneficial over non contrast? My surgeon stated he is having a peer to peer and does not want a contrast scan. I am confused. Thanks

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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