Computed tomography of the hands

Contraindications for CT of the hands

During the procedure, the patient is exposed to a small amount of radiation exposure. Therefore, there are certain limitations to its appointment:

• pregnancy;
• patient's weight over 200 kg;
• autoimmune diseases;
• severe bronchial asthma;
• under 6 years of age.

CT of the hand with the use of a contrast agent also has additional contraindications. These include liver dysfunction and kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune lesions.

Diagnosis is not carried out if the patient is allergic to iodine or if he is intolerant to other components of the contrast drug.

Preparing for diagnostics

CT of the hand is performed by appointment. However, the procedure does not require special preparation and can be carried out directly on the day of the patient's request. You should take a doctor's referral and the results of other types of hand diagnostics performed earlier with you.

If a CT scan of the wrist with contrast is performed, it is recommended to stop eating and drinking three hours before the procedure.

Immediately before the scan, the patient should remove any metal objects, including removable implants and gadgets.

How to perform a CT scan of the arm

Before the scan, the diagnostician consults the patient and helps him to place himself on the tomograph platform. During the examination, it is important to remain still - this is necessary to ensure the clarity and quality of the images.

The specialist moves to an adjacent office, from where he controls the equipment. He moves the movable table into the annular part of the tomograph and starts shooting.

CT of the hand lasts about five minutes. Scanning is fast, the patient does not experience any discomfort.

Research results

After scanning, the diagnostician processes the received information and writes the data to disk. He also draws up a conclusion, which the patient, together with the electronic media, transmits to his doctor.

Document processing takes one working day.

Benefits of CT Hands

The main advantages of computed tomography are the high speed of the procedure and the acquisition of high-resolution layered images. This enables the doctor to detect the smallest pathologies and destructive processes in the bones of the hand.

The advantages of the technique include:

• low price for CT of the hand;
• minimum contraindications;
• no need for special training;
• high-quality images of both soft and hard tissues.

Affordable cost of hand CT at the "K+31" clinic enables each of the clients to monitor their health in a quality manner.

CT of the hand — price in Moscow

The medical center "K+31" uses a new generation tomograph, which provides:

• minimum radiation exposure to the body;
• high processing speed of received data;
• the ability to create a 3D brush model.

Scanning is carried out by diagnosticians with many years of experience. The clinic's specialists use an integrated approach, which ensures a high level of service and care for patients. This is confirmed by the numerous positive reviews of the clinic's clients.

In the Regional Clinical Hospital, it is possible to undergo other examinations, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI of the joints, neck and other parts of the spine, cerebral vessels, kidneys and other organs of the small pelvis and abdominal cavity.

You can make an appointment at a convenient time for you by calling +7 (499) 999-31-31. The clinic staff will also provide information on the exact cost of a CT scan of the wrist joint and answers to all your questions.