Applications of dual-energy CT in acute musculoskeletal and trauma imaging-a review.
Skeletal Radiol
; 2024 Apr 08.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38587617
ABSTRACT
Recent advances in computed tomography have resulted in new applications of CT scans in musculoskeletal imaging. Dual-energy CT technology involves the acquisition of data at high and low kilovolts, allowing differentiation and quantification of materials with different X-ray absorption. Newer CT scanners with a variety of post-processing options allow interesting applications of dual-energy CT in musculoskeletal and trauma imaging. This article provides an overview of the basic principles and physics of DECT. We review applications of DECT in the evaluation of the acute painful joint with suspicion of gout, metal artefact reduction in the prosthetic joint and in imaging of patients following major trauma. We present a review of literature and case examples to illustrate the strengths and limitations of this modality in the diagnosis of acute musculoskeletal conditions.
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Skeletal Radiol
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2024
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