Podiatrist - Northridge 18350 Roscoe Blvd. Suite 707 Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 701-5088 |
847 Auto Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 406-2667 |
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Computed tomography (CT) examination (also known as a CAT scan) is used in podiatry to help diagnose and treat foot or ankle problems. A CT is a kind of X-ray device that takes cross sectional images of a part of the body, giving the physician a three-dimensional image. CT scans are often superior to conventional X-rays because they can more accurately pinpoint a suspected problem. Common foot problems a CT exam can help diagnose include: arthritis, deformities, flat feet, foreign bodies, fractures, infection, and tumors.
Pregnant women, especially those in their first trimester, are advised against having a CT exam or any X-ray examination because the radiaiton may harm the unborn child.