CT Left Scaphoid

The scaphoid is one of the small carpal bones of the wrist on the thumb side. For the motion and stability of the wrist, this bone plays an important role. Because of a fall onto an outstretched hand, a scaphoid fracture occurs. To detect/diagnose a scaphoid fracture, the location of the scaphoid in the left wrist, CT Left Scaphoid is recommended.

 Why is CT Left Scaphoid done?

• To diagnose a scaphoid fracture
• If the doctor suspects that you have a left scaphoid fracture but it is not visible on the x-ray.
• If you are experiencing the symptoms such as pain and swelling in the anatomic snuffbox and on the thumb side of the left wrist.
• If pain increases when you move your thumb/wrist
• To detect the location of scaphoid bone and to see whether the bone is displaced or not.
• To plan for treatment of the scaphoid fracture.

What is the procedure for CT Left Scaphoid?

CT Radiologist will explain the whole procedure for CT Left Scaphoid in detail before the scanning procedure.

In Which case CT Left Scaphoid is not performed?

In case of pregnancy, CT Left Scaphoid is not performed because the radiations may affect the fetus.

Cost of CT Left Scaphoid

The CT Left Scaphoid cost near me in Delhi varies, depending on the technology used by the diagnostic centre. But it generally ranges from INR 3,000 to INR 4,000.