(1)In the ankle the greatest benefit of CT scan is its capability of visualization of occult or unusual fractures.
(2)CT scan provides more detailed information on fracture extent,healing, and alignment than with other diagnostic Studies.
(3)Alignment of normal structures, accessory ossicles,and gaseous tumors are more visualized by CT Scan.
(4)Unlike MRI ,CT Scan provides information about tumor histology, mineralization and cortical integrity of bone.
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