Get your  CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, which is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre and an Advanced Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Solutions Provider. This special X-ray helps the physician visualize the images of the sacrum and coccyx for the purpose of examining fractures, bone deformities, structural abnormalities, and other disorders.

About CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine

A diagnostic imaging procedure that examines the bones at the bottom of the spine (sacrum and coccyx) is CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine. The sacrum joins the lumbar spine to the pelvis, and the coccyx (or tailbone) is the bottom end of the vertebral column. The cross sections of these structures show if they have been broken, fatigued, or worn, if they have any congenital variations or abnormalities, or whether they are aligned or not. 

What is CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine?

A computed tomography (CT) is the name given to this. It uses X-rays to form detailed images of the sacrum, coccyx, and connected bones. Depending on the imaging protocol, the examination gives views in the axial plane and multiplanar views; among them are sagittal and coronal views. They have value in determining the shape of the bones, what these bones indicate, and in what direction they are positioned with respect to the other normal adjacent pelvic bones. Most often, a CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine is done without the use of contrast dye. This will depend on the disease suspected and the doctor's treatment and may change from one case to another.

Common Reasons for CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine

• Tailbone pain: Abnormal/ chronic tailbone pain.
• Traumatic injury: Review of possible broken bones or falls/accidents that may have caused a trauma.
• When the patient suffers a sacral fracture, case studies and meetings often involve in-depth evaluation of the patient's fractures.
• Examination of any fractures or separation of the tailbone - coccygeal fractures.
• Surgical Intervention: Assessment of targeted bones that may need surgery.
• Developmental Differences: Evaluation of the shape of the coccygeal bone or sacral bone when newborn.
• Abnormal Previous Imaging (Previous X-rays or other imaging tests): Examining past X-rays and other imaging tests that were done.

Conditions Evaluated

Sacral Fractures

CT will give detailed information about the image of the sacrum and will help determine the type, location, and extent of the bone displacement. This data can be very useful for the evaluation of trauma injuries.

Coccygeal Fractures and Displacement

Scans may be useful to diagnose alignment abnormalities and fractures of the coccyx. It can be helpful if an injury has caused pain in the tailbone, or when imaging tests are inconclusive.

Pelvic and Sacral Trauma

The sacrum is one region of the pelvis. If trauma is suspected, CT can give detailed information as to fracture pattern and determine associated bony injuries to the sacral region.

Bone Alignment Abnormalities

Numerous assessments can be made of the alignment and positioning of the sacrum and coccyx by CT. It may help to identify structural abnormalities such as displacement, angulation, or other abnormalities that require clinical evaluation.

Degenerative Bone Changes

Some abnormal changes in the shape of the sacral bones and irregularity at the sacral or coccygeal bone area may be visible. These results have to be integrated in the clinical context to evaluate the implications of the result.

Congenital Structural Variations

CT can provide a detailed picture of the differences in growth of the sacrum and coccyx. The results may prove helpful when looking at or discussing unexplained symptoms or some of the procedures.

Bone Lesions and Structural Abnormalities

Selected bone lesions, abnormalities of bone,e or other abnormalities of the sacrum and coccyx may be identified as part of the scan. Further imaging and/or clinical investigations may be needed for further characterization.

Post-Traumatic Bone Changes

When clinically indicated, CT can also provide more information about additional healing, nonunion, or other sacral and coccygeal anatomy changes regarding healing from previous sacral or coccygeal injury.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL and NABH Accredited Diagnostic centre which provides you with all modern and advanced services of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology under one roof. We specialize in the use of appropriate scanning protocols, quality image acquisition, patient comfort, and reliable reporting during our imaging services. Prior to the patient proceeding to his/her scan, patients receive instructions regarding the examination and any special precautions they need to take.

Book Your CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine

Appointments for your exam can be requested by calling Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy for patients who have been recommended to have a CT Sacrum & Coccyx Spine. Other medical records will include a prescription and radiographs (X-rays or CT and/or MRI scans if available).