Spine Center
Diagnostic Services
Spine Center
Beverly Hospital at Danvers
480 Maple Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978 304-8601
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The Spine Center's technologically superior diagnostic equipment
provides the most specific and sensitive evaluation of the spine.
Digital imaging technology enables the immediate reporting of
diagnostic test results in most cases. The center's
interdisciplinary team of specialists works in collaboration with
you and your health care provider(s) to ensure the most accurate
diagnosis and timely treatment recommendations are provided.
Specialty diagnostic services available within the Beverly
Hospital system include:
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - A
non-invasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an
internal organ or structure by using radio-frequency waves and
intense to stimulate atoms in the object under evaluation. MRIs
provide real-time, three-dimensional views of body organs, muscles,
and joints.
- CT Scan (Computed tomography scan) - CT
provides rapid, detailed cross-sectional imaging of the patient
which can then be reconstructed into three-dimensional models.
Intravenous contrast enhanced scans allow for evaluation of
vascular structures and further evaluation of masses and tumors. CT
is often utilized in the trauma setting to evaluate the brain,
chest, and abdomen. As well, CT can be used to guide interventional
procedures, such as biopsies and placement of drainage tubes.
- Diagnostic Injection Procedures - Procedures
such as facet blocks, selective nerve root blocks, and discography
can aid in accurately diagnosing the source of pain.
- Myelography - An X-ray of the lumbosacral
spine involves capturing images of the 5 lumbar vertebrae and the 5
small fused vertebrae (sacrum). Lumbosacral spine X-ray helps
evaluate back injuries and persistent numbness, low back pain, or
weakness.
- Ultrasound - Procedure that employs
high-frequency, inaudible sound waves, that bounce off body tissues
and are then recorded to give information about the anatomy of an
internal organ.
- EMG (Electromyography) - The process of
recording the strength of muscle contraction as a result of
electrical stimulation.
- Nerve Conduction Studies - Tests used to
diagnose nerve damage or destruction.
Areas of expertise include:
- Arthritis of the spine (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid)
- Bone spurs and overgrowth
- Compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- Herniated discs (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
- Myofascial pain (inflammation of muscles and ligaments)
- Osteoporosis of the spine
- Pinched nerves
- Sciatica
- Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis)
- Spinal injuries
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal)
- Spine tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
