Back Conditions
- Back Conditions A-Z
- Herniated Disc
- Sprains and Strains
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Facet Arthritis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Failed Back Surgery
Back Pain Treatments
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Black Disc Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is black disc disease diagnosed?
There is a special view on the MRI called a T2 weighted image where a degenerative disc shows up as a dark or black structure. A normal disc appears as white indicating high water content.
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