MRI scan diagnostics In-depth information on obtaining an MRI scan to help diagnose back problems Overview of MRI October 1999 This article provides a useful overview of MRI scans. Read more... Do I need an MRI? October 1999 An MRI usually provides the best imaging of the spine. Read about when an MRI is warranted and indications/contraindications. Additional patient resources: Figuring out your pain diagnosis - op90.com Newsletter Obviously, even the best treatments won't do much good if your diagnosis is not correct. However, a clinical diagnosis can be a challenge to obtain and can be difficult to understand. This newsletter includes several guidelines about how to get an accurate diagnosis and when to get an MRI, which in turn will help you get started with the right treatment plan. Read more... Spine physician Q & A - op90.com Newsletter To help you in your efforts to better understand your spinal condition and treatment options, this newsletter briefly outlines some of the physician answers to patient questions about back pain and neck pain and how tests such as MRI scans can help. The responses clearly show how complex and personal the experience is for many people with back and neck problems. Read more... Getting an accurate back pain diagnosis - op90.com Newsletter Getting an accurate diagnosis for your back pain from spondylolisthesis and other conditions is critical because different diagnoses will require very different treatment approaches for pain relief. This newsletter helps patients understand confusing terminology, different diagnostic tests (such an MRI scan) and the option of working with an integrated spine clinic for a diagnosis and treatment program. Read more... Please note that these additional patient resources (such as The Back-to-Back Forum and Newsletters) on op90.com are not peer-reviewed by the op90.com Medical Advisory Board. They are provided as additional resources for patients to learn from each others’ experiences and to gain information from our popular newsletters.