Influence of Myelography and Postmyelographic CT on Therapeutic Decisions in Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical Spine.

Study Design: A retrospective analysis of clinical records and radiologic imaging by 3 independent reviewers to assess the indication for surgical treatment with and without myelography and postmyelographic computed tomography (MCT).

Objective: To evaluate whether myelography and MCT obtained in addition to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) influence therapeutic decisions in degenerative diseases of the cervical spine.

Summary Of Background Data: MRI has become the standard examination in spinal diseases.