NCCT Upper Leg - Test Procedure, Cost Details

NCCT (Non-contrast Computed Tomography) Upper Leg is an imaging scan used to visualize the thigh bone, upper leg bones such as tibia, femur, and fibula, and its surrounding soft tissues i.e cartilage, tendon, ligaments, muscles, blood vessels etc. Doctors orders this scan to diagnose the cause of leg pain, bone fracture, or any abnormal growth of the thigh muscles or its surrounding soft tissues.

Why is NCCT Upper Leg done?

• Doctors recommend this scan to detect the upper bone fractures that are not visible on a simple X-ray.
• It is used to detect any infection, injury, or inflammation of the soft tissues such as the muscle, the tendons, and leg ligaments
• If the patient experiences symptoms such as unexplained leg pain.
• It is also used to diagnose suspected infection, osteoporosis, bone deformities in the leg, abnormal growth of the bones, and arthritis.

What is the procedure for NCCT Upper Leg?

CT Radiologist will explain to you the complete procedure for NCCT Upper Leg.

In Which case, NCCT Upper Leg is not performed?

NCCT Upper Leg is not performed in case of pregnancy. Female patients must inform the doctor/radiology nurse/ technician before the scanning procedure If they are pregnant or if there is any chance of pregnancy.

Cost of NCCT Upper Leg

The NCCT Upper Leg cost near me in Delhi varies, but it usually ranges from INR 3000 to INR 4000.