Throughout medical technology, certain modalities have stood the test of time. Computed tomography scans, or CT scans, utilize ionizing radiation to construct cross-sectional images and have long provided a comprehensive view of internal anatomical structures. These scans generate a three-dimensional representation from a sequence of X-ray images and are instrumental in diagnoses and surgical planning due to the information they provide. Author Tommy Carls, from Proprio, discusses the technology in spine surgery.
Balancing efficacy with radiation concerns
The utility of CT scans in medicine has seen remarkable growth, with over