CECT Left Forearm

CECT Left Forearm is a contrast-enhanced study of the left forearm. This method obtains the cross-section images of the bony structure of the left forearm and the soft tissues (muscle, ligaments, tendons) of the forearm using a rotating x-ray beam. In this scan, the patient is injected with contrast media (chemical substance) to enhance the contrast of the forearm structure.

CECT Left Forearm imaging method is used for a variety of reasons such as to diagnose or detect the problem, and root causes of issues in the forearm, as a guide for surgical procedure as well as tracking the response of the treatment.

Conditions that can be diagnosed with the help of this procedure are

• Bone Injury
• Bone Fracture
• Arthritis and osteoporosis
• Soft tissues injuries
• Tumors and abnormal growth of mass
• Forearm pain, inflammation, forearm bone infection, swelling, etc.

The CECT Left Forearm is performed by following some easy steps

• For this study, a patient needs to fast for a minimum of 6 hours.
• On the examination table which is attached to the CT scanner, you lay down in a prone position with your left forearm at the centre of the table.
• The technician will inject contrast material in your arm via an IV line.
• The CT scanner will scan the specific area and obtain the images.

The procedure is safe but because of the exposure to the radiation and contrast media involvement, you may experience some temporary side effects such as allergy, itching, heaviness in the head, etc.

Cost of CECT Left Forearm in Delhi

The CECT Left Forearm test cost near me in Delhi typically ranges from INR 4500 to INR 5500, depending on the diagnostic center.