CT Scan of Left Hand

Whether you have persistent wrist pain after a fall, suspect a hidden fracture or need follow-up after surgery, a CT Scan of Left Hand delivers detailed cross-sectional images that ordinary X-rays can miss. Cadabams Diagnostics brings this technology closer to you in Bengaluru through multiple centres, same-day appointments and digital reports delivered to your phone within 2 hours.

CECT Left Hand is a specialised CT Scan of Left Hand performed after injecting a harmless iodine-based contrast dye. The dye highlights blood vessels and soft-tissue structures, allowing the radiologist to:

• Detect tiny bone fragments
• Map complex fractures
• Identify infections, tumours or joint inflammation
• Plan surgical approaches with millimetre-level accuracy The scan itself takes under 10 minutes; the entire visit is usually completed in 30–45 minutes.

1. Standard CECT – Bones + soft tissues
2. CT Angiography – Detailed arterial and venous mapping before microsurgery
3. 3-D Reconstruction – 360° view for complex fracture planning
4. Dual-Energy CT – Identifies gout crystals or bone marrow oedema

• Slice thickness: 0.625 mm
• Field of view: 12 cm × 12 cm focused on hand
• Contrast timing: 25–30 s arterial phase, 60–70 s venous phase
• Reconstruction algorithms: Bone, soft-tissue, vessel-specific kernels
• Radiation dose: <120 kVp, auto-mA modulation

• Confirm subtle fractures missed on X-ray
• Evaluate joint dislocations or ligament tears
• Monitor healing after internal fixation
• Detect early signs of bone infection
• Stage soft-tissue masses before biopsy

You may be referred for a CT Scan of Left Hand if you experience:

• Trauma: Suspected scaphoid fracture, crush injuries
• Chronic pain: Unexplained joint pain lasting >6 weeks
• Infection: Osteomyelitis, abscess or post-surgical infection
• Tumours: Bone cysts, ganglions, sarcomas
• Arthritis: Rheumatoid, psoriatic or gouty arthritis assessment
• Pre-surgical planning: Complex fracture fixation or joint replacement

• High accuracy – Detects 30 % more fractures than X-ray
• Speed – 10-minute scan, 2-hour reports
• Non-invasive – Only a small IV line needed
• Comprehensive – Bones, vessels, tendons in one study
• Digital access – Reports and images on your phone via Cadabams’ secure p

• Scaphoid fracture
• Boxer’s fracture (5th metacarpal neck)
• Osteomyelitis
• Septic arthritis
• Ganglion cyst
• Giant-cell tumour of bone
• Rheumatoid erosions
• Ulnar artery thrombosis

Simple Steps

• Fasting: 2 hours for contrast scans; water is allowed
• Medications: Continue routine medicines; bring list for contrast safety check
• Clothing: Remove metal bangles, rings, watches
• Hydration: Drink 500 ml water after scan to flush contrast

• Recent serum creatinine (within 6 weeks) if >60 years or diabetic
• Doctor’s referral letter with clinical history
• Previous imaging (X-ray/MRI) on CD or phone for comparison

• Acute trauma: Within 24–48 hours for optimal fracture visualisation
• Chronic symptoms: Any weekday morning to avoid fasting fatigue
• Pre-surgery: 1–2 days before planned operation date

• Adults & children >2 years (weight-based contrast dose)
• Pregnant women: Deferred to MRI; discuss with radiologist for emergencies
• Kidney disease: eGFR <30 mL/min requires nephrologist clearance

1. Check-in: Front desk verifies ID and consent
2. IV line: Skilled technician inserts 20G cannula
3. Positioning: Left hand placed on soft pad, arm above head or by side depending on pain level
4. Contrast injection: 50–70 ml iodinated dye at 3–4 ml/s; warm sensation for 30 seconds
5. Scan: You lie still for 8–10 minutes; technician communicates via intercom
6. Observation: 15-minute post-contrast watch for any reaction
7. Discharge: Resume normal activities; drive home safely

• Allergy history: Inform staff of prior contrast reactions
• Breast-feeding: Pump and store milk for 24 h after iodine contrast
• Claustrophobia: Our wide-bore scanners reduce anxiety; request music headphones
• Pain: Take prescribed analgesic 30 minutes before scan if movement is painful

Risks

• Radiation: Very low dose (<1 mSv) with our low-dose protocols
• Contrast allergy: Rare (<0.04%); inform us of shellfish or iodine allergy
• Kidney stress: Temporary rise in creatinine if pre-existing kidney disease

Limitations

• Pregnancy: Deferred unless life-threatening
• Metal artefacts: Implants may obscure small areas (we use metal-artefact-reduction software to minimise this)