A spine computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging technique used in the visualization of the cross-sectional images of the spine. USing this technique, each vertebral section of the spine is observed. This technique is effective in the detection of fractures, degenerative disorders, traumas, spinal alignment problems, post-surgical progress, etc. in the spine.
Some of the types of spine CT studies performed are explained below:
Trauma Spine CT
This is a standard, non-contrast type of CT which produced high-resolution images that can present acute bone injuries. It is used in the detection of fractures, dislocations, and spinal instability.
Degenerative Spine CT
A degenerative spine CT is used in the diagnosis of cortical and joint degeneration. It is found to yield better results compared to MRIs. Common conditions diagnosed using degenerative spine CT include osteophyte formation, facet joint arthritis, degenerative spinal stenosis, endplate sclerosis, etc.
Postoperative Spine CT
A postoperative spine CT consists of spinal imaging after a surgical procedure to assess the extent of changes after the operation. Using this method, changes like implant malposition, screw loosening or breakage, fusion status, postoperative complications, etc. can be observed.
Spinal canal stenosis
Neural foraminal narrowing
Osteophyte formation
Facet joint arthropathy
Endplate sclerosis
Spondylolisthesis
Vertebral fractures
Burst fractures
Compression fractures
Subluxation and dislocation
Spinal instability
Retropulsed bone fragments
Spinal canal stenosis
Neural foraminal narrowing
Osteophyte formation
Facet joint arthropathy
Endplate sclerosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve root compression
Foraminal encroachment
Central canal narrowing
Lateral recess stenosis
The workflow followed for reporting of a spine CT is explained below:
The procedure for spinal CT is performed at the hospital.
After the images are obtained, the images, along with the necessary patient data, are transferred to Statim Healthcare.
Once these data are received, the case is assigned to the respective radiologist.
The radiologist carefully reviews and analyzes the images, correlating patient data with the findings.
Once the radiology puts forth a diagnosis, they prepare a final report demonstrating the findings, diagnosis, and recommendations.
The report is then electronically signed by the radiologist and sent to the hospital via a secure delivery system.
Most of the time, spinal conditions are critical and may require immediate medical intervention. This process is delayed during after-hours, when there is inadequate staffing for the radiological examination of the scans performed. Under such conditions, remote reporting of spine CT scans aids in rapid diagnosis of the spinal complication and further facilitates medical treatment.
Spine CT reporting services are used by the following institutions:
Public and private hospitals
Multispecialty clinics
Emergency and trauma care centers
Orthopedic and spine care facilities
Diagnostic and imaging facilities
Statim Healthcare partners with medical care facilities to provide excellent subspecialty radiological reporting services, such as spine CT reporting services. These reporting services are aid in timely and accurate diagnosis of spine-related conditions.
At Statim Healthcare, we provide spine CT scan reporting by Radiologist remotely, safely & accurately to the hospitals, diagnostic clinics, and other healthcare institutions in the USA (New York, California, Florida, Texas, Washington, Ohio, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia, Honolulu, Hawaii, Indianapolis & entire USA), India (Mumbai, Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Thane & entire India), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth) & abroad... Using subspecialty expertise, fast-track reporting, and timely, and secure data transfer, Statim aids institutions provide quality emergency care. Also, you can find us on Google, Bing, Yahoo, duckduckgo etc. as Radiologist near me OR MRI Reporting near me in USA, India, Australia & abroad.