Diagnostic Tests for Degenerative Disc Disease
The most common diagnostic tests used to diagnose degenerative disc disease are ordinary X rays and MRI scans.
If your doctor suspects disc degeneration, X rays can be used to verify a decrease in the height of space between vertebrae. A decrease often indicates the the disc is damaged, may be bulging outward, and may have lost water content.
An MRI shows the spine in very clear detail. Through the use of an MRI, your doctor can verify if there is loss of water in a disc.
