CT Scans - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CT Appointments – RVI: 0191 2824330 Freeman Hospital: 0191 2231012

CT stands for Computerised Tomography and is a special type of x-ray that looks at different parts of the body including the brain, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis.

The information taken from the x-rays is recorded in a series of cross sectional pictures or scans that are built up into a three dimensional image of the area being examined.

Watch this video which shows you what to expect when you come in for a CT scan.

There are many different types of CT scans depending upon the condition you are being scanned for:

CT Scan

CT stands for Computerized Tomography and is a special type of x-ray that can look at various parts of the body including the brain, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis. The information from the x-rays is recorded in a series of cross sectional pictures or scans that are built up into a three dimensional image of the area being examined.

Find out more about the different CT scans we carry out below:

CT Arthrogram

Arthrogram means pictures of a joint after a special substance called contrast medium has been injected into it. Pictures are taken using the CT scanner providing images of slices through the joint.

Find out more about CT arthrograms here

CT Colonography

A CT Colonography is an X-ray examination of the large bowel, which cannot be seen in a normal X-ray of the abdomen. Images are produced using a CT Scanner which uses x-rays to produce two and three dimensional images.

Find out more about CT colonography here

CT Guided Biopsy

A CT guided biopsy is a biopsy test performed in the x-ray department using a CT scanner to check the position of the biopsy needle and making sure that the correct piece of tissue is taken.

Find out more about CT guided biopsies here

CT Scan and Injection

The doctor who arranged for you to have this examination has asked the Radiologist to consider giving an injection as part of the test. The Radiologist will explain whether an injection is necessary once he has scanned the area. The injection, if necessary, will be of local anaesthetic and/or steroid medication. The Radiologist will answer any questions you have about the injection at the time. If you have concerns before the test please contact the doctor who you saw in clinic who will be able to discuss the injection further with you.

Find out more about CT Scans and Injections here.

CT Head Scan

A CT Head scan uses X-rays to develop a 3D image of the skull, brain and other related areas of the head.

Find out more about CT Head Scans here.

CT Scan and Nerve Root Injection

A Nerve Root Injection is an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid around a nerve leaving the spine, to reduce pain and inflammation.

Find out more about CT Scans and Nerve Root Injections here.

You can find out more about CT scans at www.nhs.uk – CT scans