LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
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Discography
What is a discography?
Between each of the bones in your spine (vertebrae), there is a small, fluid-filled disc. These discs are like tiny jelly doughnuts that act as a cushion between each one of your spinal bones. Discography, also known as a discogram, is a test that checks to see if a problem with one of your discs is causing you to have back pain.
Discography involves carefully injecting a dye into the discs. During the procedure, you'll lie on an X-ray table. Your doctor will use an X-ray or other imaging test to see inside your body and make sure that the dye is placed correctly and safely.
If one of your discs is causing you pain, injecting the dye into that disc will temporarily cause the same pain. If your pain isn't caused by a problem with your discs, you won't feel anything different when the dye is injected.
There are other, less invasive ways to diagnose back problems. Once your doctor asks you about your pain and does a physical exam, imaging tests like an X-ray, CT scan or MRI can look inside the body without needing an injection.
These imaging tests can check for a slipped or herniated disc, fracture or other issue. Your doctor may recommend that you try one of these tests before undergoing discography.
Lung and Thoracic
Main Line Health experts use the latest technology to diagnose and treat all types of conditions affecting the chest, lungs and esophagus.
Addiction
Expert-led rehab with personalized plans for effective addiction treatment and recovery.
Stroke and Neurointervention
Main Line Health is one of few community health systems offering state-of-the-art neurointervention care. Through our collaboration with the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, our Neurointervention Program is an accredited thrombectomy-capable stoke center.
Anesthesiology
Main Line Health’s anesthesiologists play a critical role in your total care before, during and after surgery.
Primary Care
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Podiatry
See how Main Line Health’s dedicated team of podiatrists provide expert care, ensuring comprehensive treatment for your foot and ankle conditions.
General Surgery
General surgeons are doctors who are board certified as specialists in many different types of surgery. At Main Line Health, our general surgeons are an important part of your care team.