Spiral CT scan image

If necessary or if the client so wishes, before the ATLANTOtec® treatment, it is possible to have a three-dimensional tomography performed by a radiologist or hospital. In order to make the misalignment of the Atlas visible, it is necessary to have access to a spiral CT scanner with the right settings for the device.

IMPORTANT:An ordinary CT (computed tomography), i.e. not a spiral or multi-slice CT, will not suffice for this purpose.X-ray or magnetic-resonance-tomographies (MRT / MRI). are equally unhelpful. It is therefore absolutely necessary to find a hospital with a spiral-CT device at its disposal. In this case it is imperative that adequate imaging of the occipital misalignment be obtained by setting the spiral-CT device specifically for the purpose.

Only the settings described will ensure that the CT-scans provide images that will serve our purpose. Therefore standard CTs often turn out to be completely worthless.

CAUTION: CT imaging is NOT required for Atlas adjustment treatment, except in those rare cases where the Atlastechnician is not able to find the Atlas position through manual inspection. A spiral CT scan makes sense and may even become necessary in order to rule out any structural damage caused by strong whiplash or advanced degeneration.

Naturally once an Atlas adjustment has been performed, scans can be taken to check-up in order to evaluate the results obtained.

Where to have a spiral CT scan in Switzerland: we recommend is Dr John Hayek, neurologist, Weinbergstr. 160, 8006 Zürich, who has the necessary equipment and expertise to carry out a spiral CT scan of the highest quality. Using a spiral CT scanner and appropriate image-processing software, accurate measurements can be made of the misalignment of the atlanto-occipital articulation.

Appointments for CT scans are made through the ATLANTOtec® center after manually checking for the presence of misalignment. For patients who do not live in this area, two appointments can be arranged for the same day: one for the spiral CT scan and one for the Atlas treatment. A follow-up CT scan is recommended in order to check that the treatment has been successful.

Health insurance usually pays for the first series of CT images before treatment (only for patients insured in Switzerland). The follow-up CT has to be paid by the patient (a flat fee of 300 Swiss Francs).

Examples of misalignment of the Atlas								The spiral CT scan shows an Atlas (viewed from below) rotated 5 degrees to the left in relation to the occiput.
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The spiral CT scan shows an Atlas rotated 7 degrees to the left.							The spiral CT scan shows an Atlas rotated 8 degrees to the left.
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The spiral CT scan shows an Atlas rotated 2 degrees to the right.						The spiral CT scan shows an Atlas rotated 6 degrees to the right.
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Effects on the Axis and the other cervical vertebrae

This 3D reconstruction of a spiral CT scan shows a cross-section of the upper cervical vertebrae viewed from the rear.

Image 1: before ATLANTOtec® treatment.
Image 2: one week after treatment.

This image clearly shows the changed position of the Dens Axis which is more centered after treatment. The whole region of the upper cervical spine appears more symmetrical so that the cranium is resting in a balanced position.