Scans and consultation in Barcelona

Imaging, Evaluation, and Face-To-Face Consultation in Barcelona

We now offer the option to come directly to Barcelona to complete the upright imaging and a consultation and evaluation from Dr Gilete all in one visit. This package has the benefit of convenience and cost saving as the price for the all the imaging and consultation is half what the price would be individually.

The upright imaging in Barcelona is a new technology that uses a cone-beam CT scanner (CBCT), requiring the patient to hold positions for a much shorter period of time, compared to an upright MRI. The CBCT scan does use radiation but the radiation exposure is much lower than a traditional CT scan. The five positions needed for diagnosis roughly equal the radiation from one standard CT scan. The imaging from the CBCT scan is excellent for diagnosing instability as it exposes bone structure instead of soft tissue.

What is offered?

Package A:

Upright cervical CBCT in flexion, extension, neutral, to assess Craniocervical Instability
Cervical CBCT in rotation left, right, neutral, to assess Atlantoaxial Instability

Package B:

Upright cervical CBCT in flexion, extension, neutral, to assess Craniocervical Instability
Cervical CBCT in rotation left, right, neutral, to assess Atlantoaxial Instability
MRI arterial/vein study of the head and neck, investigates stenosis or compression of the vascular structure of the brain and neck. Performed without contrast fluid.

Package C:

Upright cervical CBCT in flexion, extension, neutral, to assess Craniocervical Instability
Cervical CBCT in rotation left, right, neutral, to assess Atlantoaxial Instability
Prone and supine lumbar MRI to rule out Tethered Cord

Package D:

Upright cervical CBCT in flexion, extension, neutral, to assess Craniocervical Instability
Cervical CBCT in rotation left, right, neutral, to assess Atlantoaxial Instability
Arterial/vein study of the head and neck, investigates stenosis or compression of the vascular structure of the brain and neck. Performed without contrast fluid.
Brain MRI to rule out Chiari
Cervical MRI to rule out herniation or cervical malformation

Package E:

Upright cervical CBCT in flexion, extension, neutral, to assess Craniocervical Instability
Cervical CBCT in rotation left, right, neutral, to assess Atlantoaxial Instability
Arterial/vein study of the head and neck, investigates stenosis or compression of the vascular structure of the brain and neck. Performed without contrast fluid.
Brain MRI to rule out Chiari
Cervical MRI to rule out herniation or cervical malformation
Prone and supine lumbar MRI to rule out Tethered Cord

A medical report from Dr. Gilete can be added to any of the imaging packages above. The medical report is a summary of your symptomology, observations from the physical exam, measurements, diagnose and recommended treatment.

How can I prepare?

Please read more HERE about imaging in Barcelona.

Someone from our team will assist you during your scans but it is required that any patient travelling to Barcelona come accompanied by a supportive friend or family member.

Please come dressed comfortably, with no jewelry. The CBCT scan takes around 45 minutes. If you choose to do one of the more extensive packages, be aware it can take at three to four hours to complete.

Please make sure to notify us if you are taller than 185 cm (6ft), if you are significantly overweight (BMI 30+), or have very broad shoulders.

Once your visit is scheduled, we will send you a set of comprehensive questionnaires from which we will gather your personal information, your clinical history, and symptomology. Please note that it is very important that the questionnaires are completed at the latest one week prior to your imaging appointment with us to allow time for Dr. Gilete to review your case. After your scans are done and reviewed, you will meet with Dr Gilete to review his findings, undergo a neurological exam, ask questions, and discuss further treatment options.