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CT Spine Imaging
CT Spine Imaging is a diagnostic procedure used to visualize the structures of the spine, including the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal cord, and surrounding soft tissues. It helps in diagnosing various spinal conditions and injuries.
Process:
During a CT Spine scan, the patient lies on a table that moves into the CT scanner. The scanner captures detailed cross-sectional images of the spine using X-ray technology. These images provide comprehensive views of the spinal anatomy, allowing for precise assessment of spinal disorders.
Uses:
- Diagnosis of Spinal Fractures: CT imaging is essential for detecting and characterizing fractures of the vertebrae.
- Assessment of Degenerative Disc Disease: It aids in evaluating disc degeneration, herniation, or spinal stenosis.
- Detection of Spinal Tumors: CT scans can detect tumors, cysts, or abnormalities within the spinal canal or vertebral bones.
- Evaluation of Spinal Infections: CT Spine imaging helps in diagnosing conditions like spinal abscesses or osteomyelitis.
- Preoperative Planning for Spinal Surgery: Orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons use CT images for planning spinal fusion, decompression, or tumor resection surgeries.
Others:
- High-Resolution Imaging: CT Spine imaging provides detailed views of the spine, allowing for precise localization of spinal pathologies.
- Guidance for Interventional Procedures: CT findings assist in guiding spinal injections, biopsies, or other interventional procedures.
- Monitoring Disease Progression: Serial CT scans help in monitoring disease progression and treatment response in patients with spinal disorders.
