A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Weight-Bearing CT Imaging of the Lower Extremity
Authors: Tuominen EKJ, Kankare J, Koskinen SK, Mattila KT
Publisher: AMER ROENTGEN RAY SOC
Publishing place: RESTON; 1891 PRESTON WHITE DR, SUBSCRIPTION FULFILLMENT, RESTON, VA 22091 USA
Publication year: 2013
Journal: American Journal of Roentgenology
Journal name in source: American Journal of Roentgenology
Journal acronym: Am.J.Roentgenol.
Number in series: 1
Volume: 200
Issue: 1
First page : 146
Last page: 148
Number of pages: 3
ISSN: 0361-803X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.8481(external)
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe weight-bearing CT of the lower extremity joints using a novel portable imager utilizing cone-beam CT technology. CONCLUSION. Cone-beam CT technology with new design and flexible gantry movements allows both supine and weight-bearing imaging of the lower extremities, with a reasonable radiation dose and excellent image quality. Weight-bearing CT of joints can provide important new clinical information in musculoskeletal radiology.
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe weight-bearing CT of the lower extremity joints using a novel portable imager utilizing cone-beam CT technology. CONCLUSION. Cone-beam CT technology with new design and flexible gantry movements allows both supine and weight-bearing imaging of the lower extremities, with a reasonable radiation dose and excellent image quality. Weight-bearing CT of joints can provide important new clinical information in musculoskeletal radiology.
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