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3D wrist imaging - Is it time for superman to retire?

Svea Deppe MørupBo R MussmannMalene Roland Vils PedersenLykke Moseholm RasumssenKatrine GaardeJanni Jensen
Published in: Journal of clinical imaging science (2023)
The commonly used semi-superman and wrist-on-abdomen positions in CT administer the highest scattered doses and should be avoided when either single-shot CT or 3D CBCT is available. Radiographers should carefully consider alternatives when a patient referred for wrist CT cannot comply with the Superman position.
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