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What does CT neck and back specialists do?

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Why would a doctor order a CT scan of the neck?

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What is computed tomography of the neck?

Stephen A. Weyel, PA Get Directions 203.744.9700 39 Hospital Ave Danbury, CT 06810 Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists (CTNB) has entered into a partnership with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS). We are joining forces to further increase access to high-quality, leading orthopedic care in Fairfield and Westchester counties.

Why choose Connecticut orthopaedics for spine care?

Spine, back and neck injuries are all too common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live in pain. At Connecticut Orthopaedics, our doctors and surgeons see patients at every age. They’re skilled at accurately diagnosing and treating injuries while keeping your needs top of mind. You can trust our orthopaedic surgeons to care for your spine, back or neck injury to keep you moving …

Office Hours

Our office is open from 8:30am until 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30am until 2:00pm on Fridays.

Appointment Scheduling

Appointments are made by calling Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists at 203-744-9700. Requests for treatment may be made by a physician referral or directly by patients. Availability of new patient appointments varies with physician schedules.

Appointment Changes

We make every effort to accommodate the scheduling needs of our patients. We understand that unforeseen events arise that prevent patients from keeping a scheduled appointment.

Prescription Policies

Providers at Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists will prescribe pain medication for a limited time as a part of surgical care. If ongoing pain management is necessary, patients will be referred to their primary care physician or a pain management specialist.

Exceptional care for your spine, back and neck

Spine, back and neck injuries are all too common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live in pain. At Connecticut Orthopaedics, our doctors and surgeons see patients at every age. They’re skilled at accurately diagnosing and treating injuries while keeping your needs top of mind.

Our Comprehensive Approach to Spine, Back and Neck Care

There are many causes of spine, back and neck pain. Every person—and every injury—is different. That’s why we always take a personalized approach to diagnose and treat your specific injury or condition. We offer surgical and nonsurgical options with expertise in adolescent, adult and geriatric injuries.

Herniated Discs

The diagnosis of a herniated disc can often be suspected from a simple description of a patient’s symptoms and a physical examination.

What is a neck CT?

Computed tomography (CT) of the neck is a special noninvasive X-ray scan used to detect and diagnose health problems in the neck. This test can be used to evaluate symptoms such as swallowing difficulty, lumps, and neck pain. Neck CT can detect aneurysms, tumors, infections, thyroid nodules and other disorders associated with the neck region.

Why do you need a neck CT?

Your doctor may recommend a neck CT if you have symptoms that could be caused by an abnormality in structures of your neck. You might notice a lump, neck discomfort, or trouble swallowing. Sometimes your doctor might detect something while examining your neck, such as nodules on the thyroid gland. Diseases and disorders of the neck can include: ...

Does a CT scan cause cancer?

However, the amount of radiation received from neck CT alone is unlikely to cause cancer or increase cancer risk significantly.

Why is my neck bulging?

Aneurysm – A bulging in the neck may be due to an aneurysm in the carotid arteries. Thyroid nodules – These are lumps in the thyroid gland. They may or may not be cancerous. Infection – Signs of infection are fever and a tender, swollen and inflamed area of the neck.

What is CT scanner?

The CT scanner is a large box shaped machine with a large hole in the middle. You’ll be placed on a moveable exam table which may have straps or bolsters to help keep your head and body from moving.

Can you get a CT scan while pregnant?

However, in general, CT scans are not recommended in pregnant women. In every case, the mother’s health must be considered as well. The benefit to the pregnant woman of having the CT scan to diagnose an illness may outweigh the small amount of risk to the baby from a low-dose CT scan.

What to wear for a CT scan?

Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing. You may want to leave all jewelry, piercings, and any other metal objects at home. If your exam requires contrast, you will be asked not to eat or drink for a few hours prior to the CT scan. In most cases, you will take all your medications as usual.

Patient Preparation

Do not eat solid foods for 4 hours prior to the intravenous contrast injection.

What is CT scanning?

CT scanning combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images of the inside of the body. These cross-sectional images are then examined on a computer monitor by a radiologist. They also can be printed or transferred to a CD.

How does the procedure work?

In many ways CT scanning works very much like other x-ray examinations. Different body parts absorb the x-rays in varying degrees.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about your procedure, feel free to call us at 203-453-5123 or ­ contact us online.

Office Hours

• Our office is open from 8:30am until 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30am until 2:00pm on Fridays. Our phones are answered up until a half hour before the office closes each day. After hours calls are directed to our answering service.

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