CT Scan VS Radiography in Bone and Joints Imaging

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CT Scan VS Radiology In Bone and Joint Imaging

In standard radiology (X-ray) imaging procedures, a beam of energy aims at the part of the body that is going to be studied. Although, this imaging procedure provides beneficial information about bones and joints but many details regarding the internal organs or other structures are missed out.

On the contrary, CT scan machine is capable of rotating around the body part being studied; therefore it provides detailed images from various angles. Moreover, it sends pictures to a computer and then 2D and 3D views of organs, tissues and structures will be available.

It is also noted that CT scan imaging could be operated with or without contrast material. As we know, this material can make the organ look much more clear than before; so CT scan is able to provide more detailed images of bone tissue and structures in comparison to standard x-rays.

Generally, CT scan imaging procedure is shown to provide more detailed images, therefore it is usually recommended for detecting bones and joints injuries or diseases

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