Thoracic spine CT scan is used to detect, examine, and evaluate injuries, inflammation of the thoracic spine bones and soft tissues, or tumors that cause damage to the thoracic spine.

Computed tomography of the thoracic spine with contrast is a technique widely used to diagnose traumatic diseases, tumors, and inflammation of the bones and soft tissues of the thoracic spine.

Patients with suspected injuries to the bones, discs, spinal canal, etc. may be prescribed a CT scan of the thoracic spine by their doctor for an accurate diagnosis. From there, the doctor will advise the most effective treatment for the patient.