Expert Advice   Print Version Q. I have an injured disc and my doctor said I needed to have a discogram test. What is a discogram, and what will it show? A. A discogram uses x-ray and a special dye injected into the center of the injured disc(s). The dye makes the disc clearly visible on x-ray film and a fluoroscope screen. The discogram can help your doctor diagnose which disc(s) are damaged and whether you'll need surgery. The discogram is better than an x-ray or myelogram for determining if there is a disc problem because a plain x-ray shows only the vertebrae, and a myelogram only indicates if the disc has entered the spinal canal. Print Version		Anatomy and Function of the Spine Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Diagnostic Tests for Spine Problems Q. When can I play golf, ride a bike, or go hiking after spine surgery? A. It depends on the type and location of your surgery. A micro-discectomy… Clicking on any of the links will take you to a Web site to which this Privacy Policy does not apply. You are solely responsible for your interactions with such Web sites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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