CECT Left Ankle Joint - Test, Procedure & Cost Details

CECT scan for ankle joint is a diagnostic imaging procedure that helps your doctor to visualize any problems occcuing in your left ankle joint including infections, fracture, injuries, inflammation, or other disorders. The scan is conducted using a contrast media that helps in obtaining mre enhanced and clear pictures of the ankle joint.

• ankle joint fractures can be determined using the scan 
• Any abnormal growth of the ankle bone can be seen 
• Infections occurring in the soft tissues including the muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. can be seen on the scan images 
• Inflammation of the soft structures including tendons, ligaments, or muscles, can be appreciated on the scan.
• The cause chronic pain in the ankle joint can be diagnosed using the scan. 
• Arthritis can be diagnosed 
• Instabilities or deformities in the ankle joints can be seen
• Factures or other injuries of the ankle joint can be well appreciated.

You will be asked to lie on your back in a supine position. Your leg of interest is extended on a foot holder (a Box) with the knee making an angle of 90-120° and your foot is placed perpendicular to the table. The opposite leg should be placed out of the scanning range.

The CECT scan of ankle joint can help in treatment planning as a preoperative surgical protocol. The test helps in evaluation of deformities in peri-articular region or intra-articular region, including fractures. The scan can also show prosthesis loosening, periprosthetic fractures, and bony collapses that may result from avascular necrosis.

Yes, a contrast medium is used in CECT ankle joint scan to obtain more clear pictures of the concerned area. These enhanced images help in appropriate diagnosis and treatmnet planning.

You will be guided about any specific preparations by your care provider. Some general preparations require wearing loose-fitted, and comfortable, clothes for your exam, or might be asked to wear a hospital gown during the scan. Any metal-containing object including eyeglasses, jewelry, dentures, or hairpins may interfere with the CECT ankle joint images, hence they should be avoided, preferably be left at home. Additionally you might be asked to fast for 3-4 hours prior to the test.

The CECT scan for the ankle joint contains a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 97% for extended knees; and a sensitivity of 86% and a specificity of 100% for flexed knees.

Yes, You can get a free consultation with Dr. Ravin Sharma (MBBS, MD in Radiology) who is available at our centre with Mob. no- +919212125996 and availability 24*7*365 days.