Radiation Dose Reduction in Computed Skeletal Radiography

Abstract

Lowering the exposure in computed musculoskeletal radioagrphy below the level of film-screen radiography is feasible, especially in the peripheral skeleton. Contrast enhancement seems to be valuable only in the evaluation of soft-tissue structures.

Offset and anteversion reconstruction after cemented and uncemented total hip arthroplasty: an evaluation with the low-dose EOS system comparing two- and three-dimensional imaging

“…CT scan with 3D reconstruction is the other imaging study that can be used for measurement of the offset and hip geometry, but it exposes the patients to large radiation dose [29][30][31]. CT scan is supposed to be particularly accurate for the offset measures, but to our best knowledge, there is no study for repeatability and reproducibility of such measures.…”

Dynamic acromiohumeral interval changes in baseball players during scaption exercises

“…DFV exposes the individual to significantly less radiation than conventional radiographs, without a reduction in diagnostic accuracy. 24 In addition to the enhanced safety for participants, DFV allows for dynamic analysis during functional and upright positions and may provide a more viable method for capturing in vivo AHI.…”

Dose-image optimisation in digital radiology with a direct digital detector: an example applied to pelvic examinations

“…For this optimisation process, dose measurements are not essential. Scoring of images with varying noise (tube current) can be performed at any clinic without the use of dosimetry [14]; however, with dose measurements, the compliance with EU guidelines [15] can be verified. If a dosimeter is not at hand, knowledge of the tube output for the filtration in use can be used by the medical physicist to calculate the dose.…”