Weight-bearing CT imaging of the lower extremity

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. Cone-beam CT technology with new design and flexible gantry movements allows both supine and weight-bearing imaging of the lower extremities, wi...

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 200; no. 1; pp. 146 - 148
Main Authors Tuominen, Esa K J, Kankare, Jussi, Koskinen, Seppo K, Mattila, Kimmo T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2013
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Aged
Ankle Joint - diagnostic imaging
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography - instrumentation
Female
Foot Joints - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Knee Joint - diagnostic imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Radiation Dosage
Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
Weight-Bearing
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Summary: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. 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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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/AJR.12.8481