CT scan: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create pictures of cross-sections of the body.| medlineplus.gov
A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create pictures of cross-sections of the body.| medlineplus.gov
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is an imaging test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the body. It does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).| medlineplus.gov
A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.| medlineplus.gov
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition| medlineplus.gov
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