Computed tomography of bones and soft tissues in Kharkiv

Computed tomography is a diagnostic method that shows the structure of bones and soft tissues in three dimensions. This is a safe and non-invasive test that takes 5-10 minutes on average and does not require any special preparation.

What is included in computed tomography of bones in Kharkiv

Computed tomography can provide a three-dimensional and detailed image of bones and joints. Computed tomography of bones at “ON Clinic Kharkiv” includes the following:

• CT of skull and temporal bones;
• CT of paranasal sinuses;
• CT of chest;
• CT of spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral);
• CT of pelvic bones;
• CT of bones of the upper and lower extremities.

Computed tomography of bones should be done in case of fracture, dislocation, displacement and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. CT of bones at “ON Clinic Kharkiv Pushkinska” shows the structure of bone tissue and its density. Based on this information, the doctor determines the pathology focus, diagnoses and prescribes treatment. To undergo CT of bones at “ON Clinic Kharkiv”, make appointment at the indicated phone number or leave a request on the website.

Procedure of CT of skull and temporal bones 

To get CT of temporal bones and skull, you should take off all metal jewelry and accessories, such as earrings or hairpins, as metal can distort the image on CT. During diagnostics, you need to lie still - any movement can affect the quality of the resulting image. To do CT of skull bones, it takes in average 5 to 10 minutes. Contraindications to computerized examination of skull and temporal bones are: pregnancy, serious medical emergency (heart attack, stroke, status epilepticus), body weight over 150 kg, age up to 14 years.

What is included in CT of soft tissues in Kharkiv

Computed tomography of soft tissues at “ON Clinic Kharkiv” includes the following:

• CT of facial soft tissues - shows hematomas, condition of subcutaneous tissue and local lymph nodes, presence of metastases and neoplasms;
• CT scan of cervical soft tissues - shows the pathology of thyroid gland and congenital malformations, presence of tumors and metastases in the neck, condition of the lymph nodes;
• computed tomography of larynx - shows pathological changes in laryngopharynx, presence of foreign bodies, tumors and metastases, visualizes the state of regional lymph nodes;
• CT of thigh soft tissues - shows the muscle structure, state of blood vessels and tendons, inflammation foci and the presence of neoplasms.

To do CT of soft tissues, X-ray of bones in Kharkiv or make appointment with rheumatologist, call the specified phone number or leave a request on the website.