can a ct scan be performed while wearing a cast on the body part to be scanned?

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can a ct scan be performed while wearing a cast on the body part to be scanned?

2006-11-20 07:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by Mom of 7 gramma of 3 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

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The only way a cast could interfere with a ct scan would be if the cast had some sort of metal rod in it which is unlikely.
It's not the cast material that would interfere, only something metallic.
Hope this helps.

2006-11-20 11:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

i dont really know about a ct scan but i know they can do a regular x-ray while someone has a cast on.

2006-11-20 07:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋