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Can One Get An MRI Done For The Whole Spine?

In 96 I had a large resection for malignant sarcoma & radiation right medial thigh. In 2009 developed cervical pain with radicular in arms, series of steroid inj, & radio frequency tx. to C5,6,7 for 2 years now low back, hips, groin, right thigh, also mid back and between shoulder blade pain, is it possble to get an MRI of my whole spine at one time to see all affected areas for possible treatment?
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Yes, it is indeed possible to get an MRI of the entire spine, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumo-sacral. The radiologist would be able to get this done, possibly with slightly different positions for each spinal view. Doctor then can visualize and inform you regarding any possible affected areas.
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Can One Get An MRI Done For The Whole Spine?

Yes, it is indeed possible to get an MRI of the entire spine, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumo-sacral. The radiologist would be able to get this done, possibly with slightly different positions for each spinal view. Doctor then can visualize and inform you regarding any possible affected areas.