Extremities

Exam Time

30 minutes

Patient Experience

All patients should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time unless otherwise noted, so that proper evaluation, screening and registration can be completed prior to the scan.

You must have with you:

• Previous x-rays if requested by your doctor’s office
• Your appointment form and referral
• Complete insurance information including your insurance card

Preparations for CT of Extremities:

·        No special preparation is needed.

·        Plain films of the affected extremity/joint at time of CT exam.

·        Continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless you have been given other instructions.

Post-Exam

Your CT images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist from Suburban Radiologic Consultants and the findings will be sent to your physician. Your physician will contact you to share and discuss the results.