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What Does The Cervical CT Scan Report Indicate?
Question: I had a cervical CT Scan , They found a subluxation of 1 to 2 mm at c4-c5
is this just a incidental finding. Or could This be a problem. I have been having neck catching and clicking for a few months now and thats why the ct scan was done.
is this just a incidental finding. Or could This be a problem. I have been having neck catching and clicking for a few months now and thats why the ct scan was done.
Brief Answer:
Dynamic x-rays needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There is need for dynamic x-rays films of your cervical column ( neutral, flexed and extended position of the head) in order to evaluate the true degree of luxation, after that examination we could be sure if it is a small or a big problem.
If there's clicking if your neck, it is not a incidental finding.
1-2 mm luxation is the first degree, so if it stays between those values after dynamic x-rays, then it is not a big deal.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Dynamic x-rays needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There is need for dynamic x-rays films of your cervical column ( neutral, flexed and extended position of the head) in order to evaluate the true degree of luxation, after that examination we could be sure if it is a small or a big problem.
If there's clicking if your neck, it is not a incidental finding.
1-2 mm luxation is the first degree, so if it stays between those values after dynamic x-rays, then it is not a big deal.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
These findings were done using a Dynamic ct scan, That was done with
flexion and extension. would the Dynamic x rays show anything differnt ?
flexion and extension. would the Dynamic x rays show anything differnt ?
Brief Answer:
Okay then no need for x-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking back.
If the Ct scan was done in flexion and extension, then there is no need for x-rays and yours is not a big problem.
You only need to be aware of it and not to fatigue your neck muscles.
Instead light neck exercises help in forcing neck muscles and maintaining a correct position of your neck.
Periodic imaging check up is mandatory, as is mandatory any new concerns.
Hope I helped you. Wishing you good health.
Okay then no need for x-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking back.
If the Ct scan was done in flexion and extension, then there is no need for x-rays and yours is not a big problem.
You only need to be aware of it and not to fatigue your neck muscles.
Instead light neck exercises help in forcing neck muscles and maintaining a correct position of your neck.
Periodic imaging check up is mandatory, as is mandatory any new concerns.
Hope I helped you. Wishing you good health.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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