Gustav Peter Bucky: An Engineer in the Service of Health.

Iwona Sudoł-SzopińskaMarta Panas-GoworskaChristian Glaser

Published in: Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology (2024)

This history page in the series "Leaders in MSK radiology" is dedicated to the memory and achievements of the German radiologist Gustav Peter Bucky who invented the Bucky diaphragm grids. He wanted to become an engineer but bowed to his parents' wishes and went to medical school. By using his technical skills, he made revolutionary contributions to the early X-ray technique.

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