Why patient should do the examination? (value of test).
Measure the length discrepancy between both lower limbs
Who benefits from getting tested?
People with lower limb length discrepancy.
Are there any contraindications to the examination?
Pregnant women particularly in the first trimester to avoid harmful effects of ionization radiation on the fetus. It can be carried out for pregnant women only in critical situations after discussion of the potential risks , obtaining informed consent and using abdominal lead aprons.
Patients who have a known allergy to the intravenous contrast media, patients with impaired renal functions should avoid contrast enhanced study but can perform routine non contrast study safely
A brief description of the examination procedure
You will lay comfortably on the CT table as the scan takes place. The examination is quick and pain-free.
Where I can get tested?
The examination is done on one of our highly advanced CT machines available in our branches
