CT guided bone biopsy aftercare

This page gives you information about aftercare following your CT bone biopsy.

What to expect after your biopsy

You can eat and drink normally after your CT scan. We recommend that you drink plenty of fluids for the next 2 to 3 days.

The results of the CT scan will be sent to the doctor who requested the test. The doctor will contact you to arrange a follow-up appointment.

Possible risks
What to look for	Possible complication	Frequency	Actions to take
Pain and bruising	Pain and bruising	Common	Take simple pain relief such as paracetamol to relieve any pain. This should go after a couple of days but if present any longer, please telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
Swelling and pain	Haematoma	Rare	Apply a cold compress such as an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel. Take simple pain relief such as paracetamol to relieve any pain. If the swelling or pain does not improve over the next few days telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice.
Swelling over the biopsy site with redness, fever or chills	Infection of the biopsy site or deeper	Rare	During working hours, telephone the Radiology Nurses for advice. Out of hours call NHS 111. Do not ignore this symptom
Severe pain	Bone fracture	Very rare	Go to the A & E Department.
New leg tingling, numbness or weakness	Nerve damage or epidural haematoma	Rare	Go to the A & E Department.

CT guided bone biopsy aftercare GHPI1634_04_24 Department: Radiology Review due: April 2027 PDF, 230.2 KB, 3 pages

Reference number GHPI1634_04_24

Department Radiology

Review due April 2027