Generally speaking, thoracic MRI is not needed for upper back pain, but if other auxiliary examinations suggest that the upper back pain is caused by neurological factors, thoracic MRI can be chosen.
1. Cases that do not require MRI: Upper back pain is a relatively common clinical symptom, and most of the causes of the above symptoms are due to local excessive activities, cold and other factors caused by the back fasciitis; in addition, if the patient is combined with cervical spondylosis, the above symptoms may also occur.
Routinely, the diagnosis can be made by strict physical examination or CT, and MRI of the thoracic segment is usually not necessary.
2. Cases requiring MRI: If no disc lesion is found after routine auxiliary examination, but physical examination reveals that the patient has obvious pain planes and highly suspects upper back pain caused by neuropathy, thoracic MRI is required.
Because the magnetic resonance examination has the best effect on the visualization of nerve tissue, it can see the thoracic segment nerves more clearly.
If there is any discomfort, you should go to the hospital in time, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.