CT scan of the hand

CT of the hand is an informative, fast and safe examination that allows you to obtain layer-by-layer images of all anatomical structures of the upper limb: from bones and joints to tendons, muscles and vessels. The method is based on X-ray scanning with subsequent computer processing of data, which allows you to see pathologies even at the initial stage.

At the Oxford Medical clinic in Kyiv, the examination is performed on a 64-slice Siemens Somatom Go.UP tomograph. This device creates ultra-precise slices with a thickness of 0.7 mm and allows you to visualize small structures without unnecessary radiation exposure.

Do you feel pain in your hand, swelling, loss of mobility or the consequences of an injury? Do not wait for complications - sign up for a CT of the hand at Oxford Medical and get high-quality diagnostics without queues and delays.

CT of the hand is performed in the presence of clinical symptoms that require clarification of the diagnosis or monitoring of the dynamics of treatment. The main situations when the examination is prescribed:

• Recent injury: suspected fracture, bruise, dislocation or ligament damage.
• Chronic pain in the hand, wrist or elbow joint that does not go away for a long time.
• Sensory disorders: numbness of the fingers, tingling, cold sensation or weakness.
• Complications after injuries or surgeries: to check the condition of bone tissue, implants or healing.
• Suspected tumor or other neoplasms.
• Accompanying inflammatory diseases: arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis.
• Deformities of the hand or fingers of unknown origin.

The examination is also prescribed for neurological symptoms when there is suspicion of nerve damage within the upper limb.

Computed tomography of the hand allows you to accurately diagnose:

• Fractures, fractures, displacement of fragments, even if they are not visible on a regular X-ray.
• Chronic joint diseases: arthritis, arthrosis, gout.
• Cysts, benign and malignant tumors of soft tissues and bones.
• Consequences of degenerative processes: thinning of cartilage, violation of tendon integrity, calcifications.
• Vascular disorders - during examination with contrast.
• Postoperative changes: osteosynthesis, installed plates, screws, prostheses.
• Changes after infections: osteomyelitis, inflammatory lesions of the joints.
• Developmental anomalies of the hand or radius/ulna.

Hand tomography is especially useful for complex wrist injuries, when a three-dimensional assessment of damaged structures is necessary for planning surgical intervention.

If the CT scan of the hand is performed without contrast, no special preparation is required. It is enough to come to the examination at a convenient time, not forgetting to remove all metal objects in the examination area (bracelets, rings, watches, etc.).

In case the administration of a contrast agent is planned, the preparation is slightly different:

• You should refrain from eating 4–6 hours before the procedure;
• It is advisable to drink more water on the eve of the examination;
• Be sure to inform the doctor about the presence of allergies, pregnancy, diabetes or kidney disease.

The doctor may prescribe a blood test for creatinine to assess kidney function before the administration of contrast. This helps to avoid adverse reactions.

Before the examination, the doctor or the administrator of the diagnostic office may ask:

• Are you allergic to iodine-containing drugs?
• Are you taking any medications, including nephrotoxic ones?
• Is there a history of thyroid, liver, or kidney disease?
• Do you have implants, prostheses, or plates installed?
• What part of the arm is bothering you — hand, forearm, or elbow?

These questions help to choose the most optimal examination method.

The examination takes place in a specially equipped room. The patient is placed on the tomograph table, and the arm is fixed in a comfortable position. If the CT scan is performed with contrast, an intravenous catheter is first installed.

Next, the device performs a layer-by-layer scan. The entire process takes no more than 10–15 minutes. The examination is painless, non-contact and does not cause discomfort. After the procedure is completed, the patient can immediately return to their usual routine.

The results of the CT scan of the arm (images and the doctor's report) can be obtained in digital or printed format.

In our clinic, the price for a CT scan of the wrist is formed depending on the format of the study - with or without contrast, the urgency of obtaining results and related services. You can familiarize yourself with the prices in advance here.

The clinic performs all types of computed tomography, including CT scan of the chest cavity.

Make an appointment for a CT scan of the hand at the Oxford Medical clinic in Kyiv online or by phone. Take care of your health - in a timely manner.