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CT Scan – Types, Procedure and Cost in India

CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a diagnostic test involving use of X-rays to detect any abnormalities which have taken place within the human body. This test is more advanced than the ordinary X-ray test.

While a plain X-ray film will show only bones clearly, CT scan helps in visualizing soft tissues, blood vessels, solid organs like lungs, liver, brain with great clarity. CT scan shows cross sectional images of the person’s internal organs.

CT Scan machine
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This Post Will Make You Know About Arthrogram: Read Or Miss Out

Arthrogram in layman’s language can be described as X-ray of joints that produces multiple pictures. The procedure is different than ordinary X-ray as arthrogram requires injection of a contrast material like dye. Anatomical structure of the joint that comprises of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, muscles and joint capsule are captured clearly on paper by arthrogram which normal X-ray is unable to do. The series of pictures thus obtained are used by orthopedics to diagnose joint disorders and decide treatment approach. Sometimes, arthrogram can be used in combination with MRI or CT if arthrogram pictures provide inadequate information. Arthrogram can be carried out on various joints, such as knee joint, shoulder joint, ankle joint, elbow joint, jaw and wrist joint.
Let’s understand arthrogram in detail.

Arthrogram

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10 Most Common Diagnostic Tests You Must Know About

Diagnostic tests help in detection and confirmation of the presence or absence of any disease, injury or any other health condition that requires medical attention.

There are thousands of diagnostic tests for various diseases that are being carried out in different diagnostic centers and hospitals every day. most-used-diagnostic-tests

Some of these tests require simple tools and can be performed at a doctor’s clinic. As for example, Common cold diagnostic test is carried out at a doctor’s clinic; where the doctor evaluate a patient’s condition on the basis of chief symptoms reported and relevant health history. Later, the doctor may prescribe other diagnostic procedures if needed.  Continue reading “10 Most Common Diagnostic Tests You Must Know About” →