Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Diagnostic Tests.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Introduction to Diagnostic Studies for Back and Neck Pain

Computed tomography scans include a series of x-rays that are rotated in different directions around a specific body part, producing a sequence of computer-generated images.

Electromyography measures the electrical activity produced in a muscle in response to stimulation by a nerve.

A lumbar discogram procedure is an injection technique used to evaluate patients with back pain who have not responded to extensive conservative care.

Also called a discogram, lumbar discography is an injection technique used to evaluate patients with back pain who have not responded to extensive conservative care regimens.

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