Why should do CT Scan of knee joint?

Why should do CT Scan of knee joint?

    A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of x-ray that show cross-section images of a specific area on our body. Ct scan provides more details images inside the body part.

What can show CT knee joint 2d?

      A CT show the muscles, tendons, ligament, vessels’, and bone that make up your knee joint.

 

Anatomy of the knee joint.

   The knee consists of three bones. Femur the upper leg bone or thigh one tibia- the bone are front of the lower leg. Patella- the bone are thick and triangular shape are located front of the knee in known as a knee cap.

Knee joint anatomy 

Types of muscles in knee joint?

 

Quadriceps femoris:- strong extensor of the knee.

Semitendinosus:- flexor and internal rotate of the knee.

Semimembranosus:- flexor internal rotate of the knee.

Gracious:- flexor and internal rotate of the knee.

Stertorous:- flexor and internal rotate of the knee.

Popliteus:- Flexor and inner rotate of the knee. prevent the femor from slipping forwards at the tibia throughout squatting.

Tensor fasciae latté:-weak extensor when knee is extended. Susceptible flexor and external rotator of the knee in flexion greater than 30.

Gastrocnemius:- weak flexor of the knee. Susceptible internal and external rotator of the knee. strong plant flexor and invetor of the heel.

Biceps memories:- strong flexor and external rotator of the knee.  

 

Knee joint muscular 

Tendons and ligaments:- there are four types of ligaments.

ACL:-  Anterior cruciate ligament this ligament is inside the middle of the knee. It control rotation and forward movement of the shin bone.

PCL:- posterior cruciate ligament this ligament is in the back of the knee. It controls the backward motion of the shin bone.

MCL:- medial collateral ligament this ligament give stability in the inner knee.

LCL:- lateral collateral ligament this ligament give stability in the outer knee.

 

Knee joint ligament 

 

Knee joint pathology show.

Arthritis

Collection of pus (abscess)

Fractured of bone#

Infection and inflammation

Torn ligament or tendon

Tumors

 

When do CT scan knee joint?

    Is any injury related knee or RTA (Road traffic accident) knee swelling, this any singe than do knee CT scan.

 

Who is not eligible for do CT scan?

     Not everyone should have a CT scan. While the scan are relatively benign, they do expose you to radiation. The changes of developing cancer from one CT scan. Pregnant women who needed abdominal imaging may risk exposing their unborn child to radiation during a CT scan. If you are pregnant discuss your concerns about the risks of radiation from a CT scan with your physician.

What are the 5 different types of strokes?

 

What are the 5 different types of strokes?

         The five types of strokes are medical emergencies that stop or interrupt the flow of blood to the brain.

These types are:

Ischemic Stroke.

Haemorrhagic Stroke.

Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)

Brain Stem Stroke.

Cryptogenic Stroke (stroke of unknown cause)

 

Ischemic stroke.

             An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of brain parancima is interrupted or reduced preventing brain tissue from collecting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells being to die in minutes. A stroke is a medical emergency and promote treatment is crucial. . early action can lessen mind harm and different complication.

What is the main cause of ischemic stroke?

                 They happen when a blood clot block the flow of Blood and oxygen to the brain.  This blood clot typically from in aeria wher the ARTERY have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits (plaques). This process ia known as atherosclerosis.

What are signs of ischemic stroke?

Sever headache.

Numbness or weakness or face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.

Confusion.

Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Problem walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

 

Haemorrhagic stroke.

Also called Cerebral hemorrhage.

Cause:- high blood pressure and trauma are 2 leading causes.

Symptoms:- sever headache, difficult speaking or walking.

 

Transient ischemic attack (TIA).

A brief stroke like attack that deposit resolving within minutes to hours, still requires immediate medical attention to distinguish from an actual stroke.

A TIA is a warring sign of fucture stroke.

 

Brain 🧠 stem stroke.

        A brain stem stroke happens when bills supply to the base of the brain is stopped. This can effect many functions in the human BODY such as heart’rate, breathing control’ and blood pressure.

 

Symptoms:-

Vertigo and dizziness.

Changes of hearing.

Changes to eye movement.

Loss of coordination.

Weakness on one side.

Loss of ability to speaking

 

Cryptogenic Stroke:-

    Stroke without a known cause are called  Cryptogenic.