Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I got hit by a car on feb 2 i suffered a broken tibia based on my xray the doctor said i am healing and that the bone is getting bigger and something else about another part of the tibia my doctor ordered a ct scans will ct scan show same thing heal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The XR takes the 3-dimensional structure of your tibia and flattens it into a 2-dimensional picture, losing some detail in the process. The CT restores the 3-D structure and gives additional detail when the XR suggests an area may be slow to heal. Speak to your doctor about hat they are looking for with the CT and explain their concerns…
Answered 7/21/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I injured my rotator cuff in June. The doctor did an x- ray and a CT scan. Both came back normal. I still have a lot of pain. How long until it heals.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
In the ER dueto sharp pain my kidney area. doc recommended CT scan since the Xray and ultra sound did not show. What are the risk of 1 time CT scan?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My doctor wants me to get an MRI done to evaluate for a surgery to stabilize my spine as my bones were too weekinitially. Mri is torture. Will CT scan work instead?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should i get CT scan for bump on 4th bone of foot that caused pain & swelling? Had mri- inflammation. Cause of that? My doc-yes, insurance-no.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is an emg test necessary if the MRI shows c4, C5 and C6 nerves pinched. Have c4, C5 and C6 ruptured disc in neck with C4 C5 and C6 pinched nerves on right side and C6 nerve pinched on left side. Have had bone scan, and CT and now doctor is wanting emg.
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I suffered a broken tibia doctor took an xray and said that I'm healing but ordered a cat scan I guess to confirm how likely is it cat can will say I'm healing too?
Can an X-ray show if a L5 pars fracture can't grow back? Doc told me it wouldn't grow back. Should i get a CT scan? It's been 7 months since injury.
Lifted heavy load.intense pain along hip bone & groin. During exam Dr. said she reduced a hernia. CT scan & X-Ray of hip shows nothing. This was end of Jan. Still have pain along hip bone & hip can't put weight on leg. Maybe a tear needs surgery?
Im having a heck of a time trying to get my doctor to order a CT scan instead of an xray! what can i do?
Are there bone tumors that do not show up on X-ray or CT but do show up on bone scan? Can't have MRI (icd)
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
