Value of Dual-Energy CT-Derived Metrics for the Prediction of Bone Non-union in Distal Radius Fractures.

Philipp ReschkeJennifer GottaAdrian StahlVitali KochChristoph MaderSimon S MartinJan-Erik ScholtzChristian BoozIbrahim YelDaniel A HeschelerTatjana Gruber-RouhKatrin EichlerThomas J VoglLeon D Gruenewald

Published in: Academic radiology (2024)

DECT-derived metrics can accurately predict bone non-union in patients who sustained DRF. The diagnostic performance of DECT-based BMD is superior to that of HU-based metrics and cortical thickness ratio.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
image quality
bone mineral density
contrast enhanced
bone loss
soft tissue
optical coherence tomography
postmenopausal women
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
body composition