my experience has been
Per pre surgical protocol re diagnostics Orthopedic Spine Surgeons in CA that I've seen order discograms. I've had 3.
Neuosurgeons order myelograms. I've had 2. I leaked spinal fluid both times and ended up in the hospital for a week post procedure with severe h/a. No blood patch given per each Neurosurgeon's decision.
That was as far back as 2006. I don't know if that's changed at all with regard to the difference between Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic surgeons pre surgical diagnostics so you may want to check that out for yourself.
Good luck with getting the ball rolling again re insurance BS.
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