While CT scans and ultrasounds can both be used to assess the soft tissues of a patient, an ultrasound is typically performed first, as it is the safer and more affordable of the two tools as an initial assessment to see if the condition can be easily diagnosed. If the condition requires more in-depth or detailed imaging, a CT scan may be ordered. CT scans give off a small amount of radiation, making them less safe for use in prenatal care or pediatric care, but are able to provide much more detailed images of the soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones all within one image, making it the better option to accurately assess tumours or cancers, whereas ultrasounds are better for determining the sizes of organs, and identifying lesions or other abnormalities in the organs, muscles, and tendons. Discover the advantages of ultrasonic scans and experience the benefits of this safe and noninvasive imaging method. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Bixby Knolls, Downtown Long Beach, and Paramount, CA. We serve patients from Belmont Shore, Shoreline Village, The Pike Outlets, Downtown Long Beach Station, The Westin Long Beach, Signal Hill, and Long Beach Boulevard, California.