CT scan of bone, joint and soft tissue

CT examination of bone and joint and soft tissue is a method of examining bone joints and soft tissues by CT. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: CT Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Reminder: Drink water according to the doctor's request before the examination. Please remove the metal objects (such as belts, keys, necklaces, jewelry coins, etc.) before checking the bed. Normal value According to the specific analysis, the general detection is normal. No specific normal range. Clinical significance Abnormal result 1. Bone joints and soft tissue masses. 2. Osteoarticular tumors. 3. Bone and joint damage. People who need to be checked If the pain of the limb is consistent with the swelling (or mass), low back pain, unexplained limb pain, swelling in the soft tissues of the limbs, local swelling, pain, etc., perform CT examination of the bone and joint. Precautions Before the test: fasting. Preparation before inspection: Drink water according to the doctor's request. Please remove the metal objects (such as belts, keys, necklaces, jewelry coins, etc.) on the body before checking the bed. Inspection process Inspection process: 1. Intravenous injection of drugs: Different imaging agents are used depending on the purpose of the examination. Please rest quietly after the injection, do not talk to people, avoid stressful position. The inspection items are different, and the waiting time after injection is different (basic is more than 40 minutes). 2, before the PET / CT examination emptying urine (tumor screening), to avoid urine contamination of the body surface and underwear. 3, the body PET / CT examination process requires two arms to lift, the general inspection time is about 20 minutes; brain examination does not require arms to lift, the general inspection time is about 10 minutes. During the scanning process, family members are usually not allowed to enter the scanning room. 4. After the examination is completed, the main class doctor observes whether the image quality meets the requirements, and informs the patient to leave after approval; according to the condition, some patients may need to perform delayed imaging or CT enhanced scanning, and an informed consent form must be signed before the CT enhanced examination. Not suitable for the crowd Pregnant women. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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