CT scan versus Saline Load Test for Detection of Traumatic Shoulder Arthrotomy: A Cadaveric Study.

Benjamin Villacres MoriAkshay LakraRohan A GheewalaJeremy D CarrollDarrel BibicheffMichael P SmithMichael T Mulligan

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic trauma (2023)

CT scan is a sensitive modality (sensitivity of 92%) for detection of TSA. In comparison, SLT is more sensitive (sensitivity of 100%) and outperforms CT scan for the diagnosis of TSA in a cadaveric model. Further research is needed to solidify the role that CT imaging has in the diagnosis of TSAs.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
image quality
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
mass spectrometry
high resolution
real time pcr
photodynamic therapy
label free
fluorescence imaging