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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?
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The CAT scan is more precise and detailed compared to the x-ray, and is more reliable in assessing bone healing.
Answered 7/27/2021
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CT scan is like many xrays combined. It gives multiple views of fracture and 3D imaging of the healing bone. It is more accurate in assessing bone healing, if xrays are not definitive.
Answered 7/30/2021
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