Question 1

will braces interfere with a ct scan?

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yes: If the ct is of the head, sinuses, or facial bones, then yes. The metal in the braces will create artifact which will limit visualization of the tissues near the braces.

Question 2

will my braces interfere with my sinus ct scan?

Accepted Answer

CT scan and braces: It most likely will not be a problem. The sinuses will be high enough above the braces so as not to interfere.

Question 3

how effective is ptb brace in case of talus avn ?undisplaced verticle talus body fx not unite 5 month post injury. ct scan showing pstchy sclerosis.

Accepted Answer

Need Surgery: Very rare indications for non-operative treatment of non-union of talus. You likely require open reduction and internal fixation with possible bone grafting. If current physician is suggesting PTB find another opinion.

Question 4

i fell and hit my head 2 days ago from slipping on concretee when to the er n i'm in a neck brace ct scan looked ok but having sharp pains in head?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You should go back to the today to be re examined. You may need a repeat head scan

Question 5

doc advised for ptb brace for non united undisplaced verticle talus body fx 5 month post injury. patchy sclerosis in talar dome by ct scan. options? ?

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Yes: A PTB brace is a viable alternative to surgery.  Although the healing process may or may not be 100%, it is still a good alternative and worth a try before undergoing surgery.  Best of luck.

Question 6

what are the chances of getting cancer from a ct scan with and without contrast in your early 20's if you are female?

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Negligible: The risk is theoretical and is too small to measure. You get plenty of radiation from cosmic rays; you don't see the scaremongers lining their homes with lead to keep them out.  If you need a ct scan, don't forego it.

Question 7

i was just wondering how life threatening a tracheal deviation can be. my wife has an appointment for a ct scan tomorrow. are there any questions we s?

Accepted Answer

Possible tumor: The question is what is causing the deviation? CT will help to determine that.

Question 8

my appendix can never be seen on a ct scan (have had a few scans over the last 10 years). this concerns me because ive never had my appendix removed. how would appendicitis be diagnosed if its not visible on a ct scan?

Accepted Answer

: Appendicitis , when it exists,  will commonly be consistent with findings on a CT scan which aid the physician in making the diagnosis of  appendicitis, secondary to inflammatory changes in the appendix and surrounding tissue, which along with the physical exam and attendant symptoms (nausea, localized  abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant) will point toward this diagnosis.

Question 9

how accurate is a ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say: A CT scan is a mathematical model of the inside of whatever body part is being scanned, based on the measurement of attenuation of the x-ray beam from multiple points on the outside. The accuracy is determined by whether a specific size abnormality can be seen, which varies with different diseases. A  CT abnormality  seen is accurate, but the disease causing this may not be easily determined.

Question 10

how can a ct scan actually work?

Accepted Answer

Multiple projections: A  ct cross-sectional image (slice) is reconstructed from a combination of xrays shot from multiple directions/projections; therefore, there is no overlap of body parts and much better contrast compares to traditional xray images..

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How effective is ptb brace in case of talus avn ?undisplaced verticle talus body fx not unite 5 month post injury. ct scan showing pstchy sclerosis.

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I fell and hit my head 2 days ago from slipping on concretee when to the er n i'm in a neck brace ct scan looked ok but having sharp pains in head?

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Doc advised for ptb brace for non united undisplaced verticle talus body fx 5 month post injury. patchy sclerosis in talar dome by ct scan. options? ?

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What are the chances of getting cancer from a ct scan with and without contrast in your early 20's if you are female?

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I was just wondering how life threatening a tracheal deviation can be. my wife has an appointment for a ct scan tomorrow. are there any questions we s?

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My appendix can never be seen on a ct scan (have had a few scans over the last 10 years). this concerns me because ive never had my appendix removed. how would appendicitis be diagnosed if its not visible on a ct scan?

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How accurate is a ct scan?

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How can a ct scan actually work?

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