A NCCT right knee provides a picture of the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and other soft tissue around the right knee joint to examine for injuries, fractures, or abnormalities.
What is the NCCT Right Knee Joint scan?
NCCT or Non-Contrast Computed tomography of Right Knee Joint is a routine or plain scan employed to view the bones of the Right knee joint as well as the surrounding soft tissues like the cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels.
Why Physicians Suggest NCCT Right Knee Joint?
Physicians suggest this test for numerous ailments such as:
- To identify broken bones of the Right knee
- Infection within Right knee
- Right knee soft tissue injury
- Abnormal bone inflammation of the Right knee
- Trauma
- To identify Arthritis
What are the main considerations and limitations of the NCCT Right Knee Joint?
There are few considerations and limitations that are discussed which you must know about it and which can also assist you in getting to know this better-
- Pregnancy is a state in which a CT scan is not done.
- In this procedure, exposure to radiation is done in this process but in small proportion which can impact pregnant lady and baby’s health.
- It could be more costly compared to general x-rays.
- There should be cooperation from the patient in this procedure, such as movement or actions within the procedure can disrupt the results.
- If the patient previously had metal implants, he/she may be unable to undergo this scan.
- It is not capable of yielding much information on bone marrow.
What Is The Pre- Process Of NCCT Right Knee Joint?
Preparation of the NCCT Right Foot Procedure with Contrast includes the following:
- Take away all metal objects such as jewellery, belt, watch, earrings and other body piercings.
- Remember all other preparations, such as fasting, if advised by your doctor.
- Wear loose clothing or a hospital gown will be provided.
What is the Post-process of NCCT Right Knee Joint scan?
Below is the summary of Right knee joint Non-contrast CT scan procedure and what will you experience throughout the process-
- Preparation: You may be required to wear a gown and metal objects taken off you before the scan.
- Scanning: You will be kept in a fixed position on the table while the scanner takes exact images of your left foot. Contrast is also applied so that the radiologist can easily observe the tissues and obtain a better understanding of your condition.
- Completion: The pictures will be interpreted by a radiologist and the findings forwarded to your doctor for follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does an NCCT Right Knee Joint indicate?
NCCT right knee joint imaging is a radiological examination which is non-invasive in nature and assists in determining the condition of the Right Knee Joint as well as that of the surrounding tissue.
Q. What do you understand by Non-contrast in this examination?
NCCT or Non-contrast is that there will be no usage of any contrast dye or special dye will be inserted into your body during the procedure.
Q. When should we go for an NCCT Right Knee Joint and What are the risks involved with an NCCT Right Knee Joint?
Do not ignore Right Knee Joint abnormalities symptoms, undergo screening to prevent any delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is the NCCT Right Knee Joint Painful?
NCCT Right Knee Joint is not a painful procedure, but certain patients may feel uneasy about the test if they are claustrophobic or have closed surface fear.
Q. What are the side effects of a NCCT Right Knee Joint?
NCCT Right Knee Joint is safe but pregnant women may experience some discomfort after this scan and in most cases it is not even being suggested to the Pregnant women.
