Question 1

extremely painful, swollen/puffy and stiff ankle. ct scan showed fluid in and around ankle joint. no breaks or fractures. what could this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER: Assuming you did not injury the ankle.  This could indicate an infection of the ankle.  It is advised to go to the er and be evaluated and they can determine how to proceed at that point.

Question 2

ankle break and ct scan. am i having to wait too long if it's been over 2 weeks for results?

Accepted Answer

Yes...too long...: Your results should be back within a day or 2 after the procedure.  Call the doctor who ordered your test.

Question 3

what to do if i need a ct-cat scan possible triple fusion operation on ankle?

Accepted Answer

See below: First get the scan done so you doctor can evaluate the bone structure and then discuss the treatment options for the problem.

Question 4

i need a ct scan for my ankle, what is the process involved with getting one?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's order...: Typically, you will need a physician's order to have a ct scan performed.  The order will indicate what part of the ankle is to be examined, will give a differential diagnosis, and will offer some additional clinical information to help direct the radiologist with their examination of the films.

Question 5

can you tell me the process for getting a ct scan for a broken ankle do i have to take like a certain drink?

Accepted Answer

No drink: But you may have to have an injection of a contrast material.

Question 6

will at ct scan show ligament/tendon damage?  i had bimoeallar ankle factures, would it show the damage to the soft tissue structures of the foot?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Mri is much better for visualizing the soft tissue structures such as ligaments and tendons.

Question 7

how likely is the fluid in and around my ankle joint, found via a ct scan, an infection like septic joint?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Fluid around the ankle joint is probably caused by trauma to the joint.  A septic joint will be red, swollen, hot to touch, very painful, and possibly accompanied by a fever.

Question 8

ct results: "ankle joint effusion extending into posterior ankle joint recess, larger than previous ct scan"  what will the surgery be to fix?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell.: Based on the info all i know is that you have some joint fluid in your ankle.  That alone is not an indication for surgery.

Question 9

is it safe with walking on hair line fractured talus bone. minimal pain but swelling on ankle. avn is not confirmed in ct scan.

Accepted Answer

AVN: Is always the main concern of talus fractures so play it safe and be non weight bearing.

Question 10

can a ct scan see if there is a blood clot in leg? if so, will it always show up or do they need to be specifically looking for a blood clot??

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: A CT scan may show a blood clot. However, the current approach to assessing blood clots is Doppler ultrasound.

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Extremely painful, swollen/puffy and stiff ankle. ct scan showed fluid in and around ankle joint. no breaks or fractures. what could this indicate?

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Ankle break and ct scan. am i having to wait too long if it's been over 2 weeks for results?

A member asked:

What to do if i need a ct-cat scan possible triple fusion operation on ankle?

A member asked:

I need a ct scan for my ankle, what is the process involved with getting one?

A member asked:

Can you tell me the process for getting a ct scan for a broken ankle do i have to take like a certain drink?

A member asked:

Will at ct scan show ligament/tendon damage? i had bimoeallar ankle factures, would it show the damage to the soft tissue structures of the foot?

A member asked:

How likely is the fluid in and around my ankle joint, found via a ct scan, an infection like septic joint?

A member asked:

Ct results: "ankle joint effusion extending into posterior ankle joint recess, larger than previous ct scan" what will the surgery be to fix?

A member asked:

Is it safe with walking on hair line fractured talus bone. minimal pain but swelling on ankle. avn is not confirmed in ct scan.

A member asked:

Can a ct scan see if there is a blood clot in leg? if so, will it always show up or do they need to be specifically looking for a blood clot??

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