Post-Op Cervical Fusion X-Rays May Be Superfluous Follow-up postoperative x-rays are rarely of value when patient history and exam are normal. HealthDay News โ€” X-rays taken during postoperative visits ... The New England Journal of Medicine: Clinical Examination of the Cervical Spine What Is a Spinal X-Ray?

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A spinal X-ray is a procedure that uses radiation to make detailed pictures of the bones of your spine. It can help your doctor find out what's causing your back or neck pain.