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St. Alexius Medical Center Doctor's Building 2 1585 N. Barrington Road, Suite 603 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Tel: 847-310-1600 |
1089 N. Salem Drive Schaumburg, IL 60194 Tel: 847-310-1600 |
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Computed tomography (CT) examination (also known as a CAT scan) is used in podiatry to help diagnose and treat foot or ankle problems. A CT is a kind of X-ray device that takes cross sectional images of a part of the body, giving the physician a three-dimensional image. CT scans are often superior to conventional X-rays because they can more accurately pinpoint a suspected problem. Common foot problems a CT exam can help diagnose include: arthritis, deformities, flat feet, foreign bodies, fractures, infection, and tumors.
Pregnant women, especially those in their first trimester, are advised against having a CT exam or any X-ray examination because the radiaiton may harm the unborn child.