CT scan for injury patients.
CT uses X-rays and a computer to build detailed cross-sectional images in seconds. It is especially good at showing bone and is often used after a serious crash or fall.
What it can show.
- Fractures of the skull, face, spine, ribs and pelvis
- Bleeding in or around the brain
- Injuries to internal organs
- How a complex fracture is aligned
Why it matters to the case
CT is fast and clear for bone and acute trauma, and it can document injuries a physician needs to see right away.
What the visit is like
The scan itself takes only a few minutes.
If contrast dye is ordered, we will tell you how to prepare and ask about allergies and kidney health.
Read the full preparation guide
