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What is the definition or description of: right shoulder ct?

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Computed tomography: Its like a 3-d xray to "look at " the body parts in many directions, aspecially the bony areas.

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Answered 4/5/2013

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Dr. Jonathan Levy answered

Specializes in Shoulder surgery

Do you mean ct scan?: If you are referring to a ct scan, you may want to specify why you are ordering it.

Answered 3/12/2020

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