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Dr. Hanna received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed anesthesiology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital u2013 Harvard Medical School and a pain management fellowship at Brigham and Womenu2019s Hospital u2013 Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hanna was then appointed Clinical Instructor of Anesthesia at Harvard Medical School u2013 training new graduates for over 3 years in anesthesiology and pain management techniques at Massachusetts General Hospital.<br><br>
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Know how to find out about Chronic Pain Computed tomography (CT) of the spine is an imaging test that is used to help diagnose (or rule out) damage to the spine in patients with injuries by Chronic Pain Doctor. CT scanning is rapid, painless, non-invasive, and accurate. In cases of emergency, it can reveal internal injuries and haemorrhages fast enough to help save lives. Talk to your Pain Management Doctor if there is a possibility that you are pregnant and tell about any recent illness, medical condition, medications you are taking, and allergies. You will be asked not to eat or drink anything for several hours before the procedure, if the test requires the use of a contrast material. If you have a known allergy to contrast materials, your Hip Pain Doctor may prescribe medications to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. These medications must be taken 12 hours before the test as recommended by Neck And Back Doctor. Leave the jewels at home and wear loose and comfortable clothes. You might be asked to put on a robe. What is the scan of the spine by CT? Computed tomography, more typically recognized as a CT scan, is a medical diagnostic test that, like traditional x-rays, produces multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.
The transversal images generated during a CT scan can be reformatted in multiple planes, and three-dimensional images can even be generated. These images can be viewed on a computer monitor, printed on a plate or with a 3D printer, or transferred to a CD or DVD. CT images of internal organs, bones, soft tissues, or blood vessels provide more detail than conventional x-ray examinations, particularly in the case of soft tissues and blood vessels. Using CT, the bone structure of the vertebrae of the spine is observed clearly and precisely, as well as the intervertebral discs and, to some extent, the soft tissues of the spinal cord . What are some common uses of this procedure? Perhaps, the most frequent use of CT scanning by Hip Doctor of the spine is to detect, or rule out, damage to the spine in patients who have been injured. The CT scan of the spine is also done to: • Evaluate fractures in the spine caused by injuries. •Accurately measure bone density in the spine and estimate if there is a likelihood of vertebral fractures in patients at risk of osteoporosis . • Evaluate congenital abnormalities of the spine. or scoliosis.
• Detect different types of tumours in the spine, even those that have spread there from another part of the body. Some tumours that appear elsewhere are first identified by the finding of malignant cell deposits in the vertebrae; Prostate cancer is an example. • Guide diagnostic procedures such as biopsy of suspicious areas to detect cancer or eliminate fluid from a localized infection. You can also visit here for more information: https://www.facebook.com/paintreatmentspecialists/ https://plus.google.com/113329033542131037473 https://www.instagram.com/paintreatmentspecialists/ https://www.youtube.com/paintreatmentspecialists 41 Park Avenue Suite 1 New York City New York USA USA 10016 917-746-0056
