Question about thoracic spine MRI

[maryalice40]

Does a thoracic MRI include the trapezius muscle around it or it that a separate test?

[maryalice40]

Thanks. I had an x-ray done and it showed degenerative changes, osteophytes, disc space narrowing, and straightening of the lordosis of my neck (that's been on past xray as well). I have degeneration in my lower back, thoracic, and in my neck. (42 yrs old) Can't get a MRI done. They just won't do it. Does that mean I have arthritis in my spine or not necessarily??

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
A thoracic spine MRI will focus on the vertebrae, intervertebral disc, spinal cord, spinal canal, spinal nerve roots and soft tissue around the spine. It will not be able to give information on trapezius muscle. Take care!

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