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CT scan prior to spine fusion finds almost half of patients had undiagnosed osteoporosis

For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is found to have low bone density prior to surgery, it could affect the ...
Hartford Courant

‘X-ray vison’ allows a CT surgeon to see the spine through the patient’s back. Here’s how he does it.

Dr. Isaac Moss, an orthopedic surgeon at UConn Health, can see his patient’s spinal column during surgery without cutting the back open or even having to look at a two-dimensional X-ray on a screen.
Science Daily

Screening for cervical spine risk factors could reduce CT scans by half

Study finds identifiable risk factors ED staff can use for evaluation, avoiding over 100,000 unnecessary scans annually. An estimated 8 million children suffer blunt trauma annually, and while ...
Healthline

Preparing for a CT Scan

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Cincinnati Zoo tortoise's size requires CT scan at MedVet to diagnose spinal problem

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Bruno, a Galapagos tortoise from the Cincinnati Zoo, had to undergo a special scan at MedVet. That's because the 16-year-old is too big for the zoo's equipment. Bruno has shown ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

CT Scans May Cause as Many as 5% of Cancers Diagnosed Each Year in the US

Researchers estimated that the use of CT scans in 2023 would cause 102,700 lifetime cancers, including 93,000 cancers in adults and 9700 cancers in children. Radiation from computed tomography (CT) ...