Perspective: three-dimensional imaging of the musculoskeletal system

• Published in: American journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 147; no. 3; pp. 545 - 551
• Main Authors: Pate, D, Resnick, D, Andre, M, Sartoris, DJ, Kursunoglu, S, Bielecki, D, Dev, P, Vassiliadis, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Leesburg, VA Am Roentgen Ray Soc 01.09.1986; American Roentgen Ray Society
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging; Hip Joint - diagnostic imaging; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Joint Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging; Medical sciences; Musculoskeletal System - diagnostic imaging; Osteoarticular system. Muscles; Pelvis - diagnostic imaging; Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry; Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging; Spine - diagnostic imaging; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Osteoarticular system; Tridimensional image; Computerized axial tomography; Radiodiagnosis
• ISSN: 0361-803X; 1546-3141
• DOI: 10.2214/ajr.147.3.545

An evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders in 202 patients using three-dimensional CT displays has revealed the usefulness of the technique, especially in patients with fractures of skeletal areas with complex anatomy, articular disorders of the hip, and spinal stenosis. In some cases, plastic models of diseased areas have been created from the CT data and are reasonably accurate, providing a graphic representation of the disease and the ability to perform rehearsal surgery. A preliminary investigation of three-dimensional displays of MR images indicates that the technique is feasible, although its clinical practicality requires further analysis.