• Fasting Requirements: You must fast (abstain from solid foods and colored liquids) for at least 4 to 6 hours before your appointment. This is a safety measure for the intravenous contrast; plain water is permitted.
• Kidney Function Test (Serum Creatinine): Please provide a recent Serum Creatinine blood test report (within the last 30 days). Since the contrast dye is processed and eliminated by the kidneys, we must ensure your renal function is sufficient to clear the dye safely.
• Allergy Disclosure: Inform the Scan4Health team if you have a known allergy to iodine or have reacted to contrast media in the past.
• Remove Metal Objects: Depending on the area being scanned, you must remove jewelry, watches, belts, or clothing with metal zippers/buttons. Metal creates artifacts (streaks) that can obscure the fine details of the joint or bone.
• Medication Review: Inform our clinical staff if you are taking Metformin for diabetes. You may be advised to pause this medication for 48 hours following the contrast injection.
• Post-Scan Hydration: Plan to drink 8–10 glasses of water over the next 24 hours after the test to help your kidneys efficiently flush the contrast agent.

The CE CT MSK at Scan4Health Gurgaon is a powerful tool for investigating deep-seated musculoskeletal issues:

Key clinical uses include:

• Tumor and Mass Characterization: Contrast is critical for distinguishing benign cysts from vascular tumors in bone or soft tissues such as muscles and tendons.
• Infection and Abscess Detection: The scan is highly sensitive in detecting deep-seated infections, such as osteomyelitis (bone infection) or septic arthritis, by highlighting the inflammatory borders around the affected area.
• Vascular Mapping: It identifies arterial or venous abnormalities in the limbs, such as narrowing (stenosis), blockages, or vascular malformations that could be causing limb pain.
• Inflammatory Arthritis Assessment: The contrast highlights the synovium (joint lining), helping detect early-stage erosions and inflammation in conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Pre-Surgical Blueprinting: For complex reconstructive surgeries or limb-salvage procedures, the scan provides a 3D blueprint of the patient’s unique bone and vessel anatomy.