NEW LOCATION:
3209 W. Fullerton Pike, Suite C, Bloomington, IN 47401
812-825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
Rural Route 1
Box 994 Lone Tree Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
Fax: 812-847-3495
NEW LOCATION:
3209 W. Fullerton Pike, Suite C, Bloomington, IN 47401
812-825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
Rural Route 1
Box 994 Lone Tree Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
Fax: 812-847-3495
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.