- Cross-sectional images are obtained of the target areas.
- Much detailed information regarding bony and soft tissues
Better in visualizing (Compared to Plain radiograph)
- Degenerative or aging changes
- Herniated discs
- Spinal alignment
- Fractures
- Congenital / childhood anomalies
- Areas of narrowing in spinal canal through which spinal cord and spinal nerve roots pass
Poor in visualizing inner details of spinal cord
