A non-invasive imaging test, known as computed tomography of the elbow, is performed by the PP DIAGNOSTYKA medical center in the center of Poznan. This method uses X-rays, the source of which is an X-ray tube. Visualization of internal structures is based on data on the weakening of the beam after it passes through the human body. The information, collected by the detector system, is sent to a computer with high computing power.
What are the indications for a CT scan of the elbow?
In proper diagnosis and treatment planning, accurate imaging of pathological changes in the internal structures of the body is important. Computed tomography of the elbow joint makes it possible to detect and accurately assess conditions such as:
- Trauma, dislocation, and fracture of the humerus, radius or elbow,
- stiffness,
- inflammatory or infectious processes,
- Bone and soft tissue tumors, especially if there are contraindications to MRI.
For what purpose is imaging of the elbow joint performed with CT scans?
The goal of the procedure after trauma or when a fracture is suspected is early diagnosis, classification and characterization of the lesion. In the case of stiffness of the elbow joint, detailed visualization of the bony and soft tissues can show degenerative disease, bone spurs or stiffness. In the course of an inflammatory or neoplastic process, it is important to localize them and assess their extent, impact on adjacent tissues and detect potential complications. Tomography is also often used for postoperative follow-up to determine any abnormalities in wound healing. It can also be used during biopsies.