Comparison of Low-Dose Computed Tomography Versus Conventional-Dose Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Distal Radius Fractures.
Steven L ZengA Jordan GrierHannah C LangdellKier M BlevinsWilliam Ming TianRobert J FrenchSuhail K MithaniWarren C HammertChristopher S KliftoPublished in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2024)
This study demonstrated that LDCT provides comparable imaging quality for surgical planning as a CDCT without significant diagnostic decay in the setting of DRFs. This comes with the added benefit of a 10-fold reduction in radiation exposure. These results suggest that LDCT is an opportunity to reduce effective radiation in patients although providing beneficial preoperative imaging.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- low dose
- high resolution
- positron emission tomography
- end stage renal disease
- magnetic resonance imaging
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- high dose
- patients undergoing
- contrast enhanced
- dual energy
- image quality
- magnetic resonance
- patient reported outcomes
- quality improvement
- clinical evaluation