Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients.

Khalid Al-DasuqiErin TaylorLauren EhrlichDaniel CoopermanAdrienne SocciDominick TuasonMatthew HoernerLawrence StaibCicero T Silva

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2023)

Substantial dose reduction on follow-up scoliosis imaging with existing radiography units is achievable through task-based definition of adequate image quality and tailoring of radiation to each patient's height and weight, while still allowing for reliable assessment and reproducible measurements.

Keyphrases

image quality
computed tomography
body mass index
randomized controlled trial
dual energy
high resolution
case report
physical activity
radiation therapy
weight gain
magnetic resonance
fluorescence imaging