A detailed examination of the spine, such as a CT scan of the spine, is an important and informative component of a comprehensive diagnostic examination. This is a comprehensive examination, in terms of duration and quality of information, that includes all the relevant information about the patient's condition.The treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system is an inseparable part of the patient's care. A very accurate diagnosis allows you to make a correct diagnosis, select the right treatment in the shortest possible time.The patient is examined using a special device, which allows you to view the vertebrae from different angles and, more precisely, it is equipped with a camera, which allows you to record and view the results of the examination. The specialist will receive a digital copy of the information obtained from the equipment, and then he will be able to make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.The most informative component of the diagnostic examination is the ability to see the condition of the vertebrae in detail. The key to a clear diagnosis is the presence of bone growths (osteophytes), which is detected by X-ray. The specialist will carefully examine the areas of growth and, if necessary, take samples for analysis.The main causes of osteophytes in the vertebrae are:traumatic damage to the vertebrae (osteoarthritis, spondylosis, hernia, etc.);degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the spine (osteochondrosis, hernia, osteoarthritis, etc.);spinal injuries;osteoporosis and other diseases (osteophytes with an abnormally high concentration of calcium);metabolic disorders, etc.The advantage of CT over other diagnostic methods is that the radiation dose is not unreasonable and, conversely, the information obtained is not overwhelming. The main advantage of CT is that it is based on X-ray radiation, which allows you to detect the presence of osteophytes in as early as the first stage.X-ray radiation of the spine. The principle of operation of the device is similar to that of a conventional X-ray tube. The principle of operation of the device is: a series of points is taken from different points on the X-ray tube, and the resulting reflected radiation is transmitted to a computer, which analyzes the data obtained and passes a series of computations to reconstruct the image. The main difference is the use of a beam of X-rays, which allows the reconstruction of the original image to be performed in real time.The main advantage of the device is that it is able to record images in multiple formats, which allows you to examine the patient at different stages of the disease.The disadvantage is that the examination is carried out under medical supervision only one time a year. The oldest model is more than 10 years old, and the