CT/Ultrasound

If you have an internal injury or unusual symptoms, turn to StrongURCare in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. The highly trained urgent care team offers convenient on-site CT/ultrasound imaging to accurately diagnose your condition and reduce the risk of complications. Schedule an appointment today by calling the office or booking an appointment online. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What are CT/ultrasound imaging procedures?

Computerized tomography (CT) scans and ultrasounds are imaging procedures that use painless energy waves to create images of internal body structures. 

CT scans

CT scanning uses specialized X-ray techniques to produce cross-sectional images of bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. CT scans are like X-rays, but they provide additional detail.

Ultrasounds

Ultrasound (sonography) uses sound waves to create internal images without radiation. Your provider moves a handheld device outside your body to create the images. However, some ultrasounds require placing an ultrasound device inside your body.

What are CT/ultrasound images used for?

CT scanning or ultrasound may be used for:

• Viewing the ovaries and uterus during pregnancy 
• Evaluating blood flow
• Diagnosing gallbladder disease and similar conditions 
• Screening for prostate or genital concerns
• Checking the thyroid gland
• Examining a breast lump
• Guiding tumor treatment, biopsies, or surgery
• Diagnosing bone, joint, and muscle problems
• Screening for an infection, blood clot, or tumor
• Screening for cancer, lung nodules, heart disease, and liver problems
• Determining the effectiveness of a treatment
• Detecting internal bleeding after trauma

The type of imaging that’s best suited for you depends on your symptoms and medical history.

Am I a candidate for CT/ultrasound imaging?

Your StrongURCare provider reviews your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, medications, injuries, and past treatments to learn which diagnostic test you may need. 

They check your vital signs, complete a physical exam, and may order lab testing.

What can I expect during a CT/ultrasound?

CT scans and ultrasounds are painless procedures that last about 30 minutes (sometimes longer). Here’s what to expect:

CT scanning

During a CT scan, you lie on a table and keep still. The table slides through a tunnel (scanning machine), while an X-ray tube rotates around you to create detailed internal body images. 

Some CT scans require you to receive contrast material (special dye) used to make the images stand out more.

Ultrasound imaging

During an ultrasound, your provider applies gel to the area of your body being examined. They rub a handheld device over the area to emit sound waves and create images on a computer screen. 

If you require an internal ultrasound, your specialist can insert a tiny transducer into your esophagus, rectum, or vagina. 

After CT/ultrasound imaging, the StrongURCare team reviews the results and lets you know if you need further diagnostic testing or treatment.

Schedule a visit to StrongURCare by phone or online today, or simply walk in, to take advantage of convenient on-site CT/ultrasound imaging.