What is a CT Myelogram? 

• A myelogram is an injection of contrast into your spinal canal performed under image guidance by a radiologist
• After your injection, we will perform a CT scan to visualize your spinal canal

Before Your Procedure 

• You will need to be screened by our CT Technologist
• We must have an up to date medication list as there are some medications that must be held before and after this procedure
• Things that will postpone your imaging :
  • If you have a current infection
  • If you have taken antibiotics in the previous 2 weeks
  • If you are taking blood thinners we will need clearance from your prescribing provider. Please ensure you have provided that information to us
  • If you have had a spinal steroid injection in the week prior.

Day of Procedure 

• You will need a driver to and from the procedure
• There are no eating/drinking restrictions
• A responsible adult will need to be with you for 24 hours post procedure
• You will need to lay flat for 24 hours to avoid a spinal headache

Following the Procedure

• No heavy lifting for 3 days
• No flying for 32 hours
• Please hydrate as much as possible

Complications

• If you feel you are experiencing complications, please call us at 907-644-5379 to discuss with our Technologists. If we are unavailable, or it is outside our business hours, please present to the Emergency Room.