Petrolia Foot Clinic
4347 Petrolia Line
Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0
519-882-0019
Chatham Foot Clinic
857 Grand Ave West, Suite 100
Chatham, ON N7L 4T1
519-351-7573
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.
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Chatham Foot Clinic
857 Grand Ave West, Suite 100
Chatham, ON N74T1
Petrolia Foot Clinic
4347 Petrolia Line
Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0