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Proton radiography and tomography with application to proton therapy Open
Proton radiography and tomography have long promised benefit for proton therapy. Their first suggestion was in the early 1960s and the first published proton radiographs and CT images appeared in the late 1960s and 1970s, respectively. Mor…
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Cone beam CT of the musculoskeletal system: clinical applications Open
• Review the spectrum of MSK disorders in which CBCT may be complementary to other imaging techniques. • Compare the advantages and drawbacks of CBCT compared to other imaging techniques. • Define the present and future role of CBCT in mus…
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Diagnostic Modality in Spine Disease: A Review Open
Spine diseases are common and exhibit several causes, including degeneration, trauma, congenital issues, and other specific factors. Most people experience a variety of symptoms of spine diseases during their lifetime that are occasionally…
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Imaging of osteoarthritis—recent research developments and future perspective Open
In osteoarthritis research, imaging plays an important role in clinical trials and epidemiological observational studies. In this narrative review article, we will describe recent developments in imaging of osteoarthritis in the research a…
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Diagnosing, planning and evaluating osteochondral ankle defects with imaging modalities Open
This current concepts review outlines the role of different imaging modalities in the diagnosis, preoperative planning, and follow-up of osteochondral ankle defects. An osteochondral ankle defect involves the articular cartilage and subcho…
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The role of radiography in the study of spinal disorders Open
Despite the growing use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the study of spinal disorders, radiography still plays an important role in many conditions affecting the spine. However, the study and interpretat…
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Recent developments in advanced imaging in gout Open
The plain radiographic features of gout are well known; however, the sensitivity of plain radiographs alone for the detection of signs of gout is poor in acute disease. Radiographic abnormalities do not manifest until late in the disease p…
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WEIGHT-BEARING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE: AN UPDATE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Open
Spatial understanding of osteoarticular deformities of the foot and ankle is vital to correct diagnosis and therapeutic decision making. Poor reproducibility in conventional standing radiography in three orthogonal views has driven the dev…
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Conventional radiography in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Joint recommendations from the French societies for rheumatology, radiology and paediatric rheumatology Open
• CR is a valuable imaging technique in selected indications. • CR is routinely recommended for peripheral joints, when damage risk is high. • CR is recommended according to the damage risk, depending on JIA subtype. • CR is not the first-…
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Diagnostic value of cone-beam computed tomography and periapical radiography in detection of vertical root fracture. Open
This study showed that the sensitivity and accuracy of CBCT in detection of vertical root fracture are higher than periapical radiography. CBCT can be recommended to be used in detection of vertical root fractures.
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Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and radiography for scaphoid fractures Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy, the inter-rater agreement and raters’ certainty of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and radiography for the detection of scaphoid fractures. Our hypothesis is t…
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Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate Open
Background: Naso/Orogastric tube (NOGT) misplacement can lead to significant complications. Therefore, the assessment of tube position is essential to ensure patient safety. Although radiography is considered the gold standard for determin…
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Applications of cone beam computed tomography in endodontics Open
Background Endodontic disease can adversely affect the quality of life and therefore early diagnosis and consequent timely treatment is of paramount importance for the Endodontist. Radiology is an essential component in treatment planning,…
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Comparison of diagnostic accuracy of root perforation, external resorption and fractures using cone-beam computed tomography, panoramic radiography and conventional & digital periapical radiography Open
CBCT showed the best results in the diagnosis of ERR and VRF. The diagnosis of ERR was the least accurate, panoramic radiography being not appropriate for its diagnosis. CBCT and conventional periapical radiography obtained similar results…
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Functional and Hybrid Imaging of Bone Metastases Open
Bone metastases are common, cause significant morbidity, and impact on healthcare resources. Although radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and bone scintigraphy have frequently been used for staging the …
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Revisited – Advanced Imaging Review Open
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a multisystem disorder, which causes significant morbidity. An early diagnosis of RA is essential to prevent the development of irreversible bone and joint changes. The disease has characteristic clinical featu…
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Real or fake synovitis? The time has come to take sides Open
When it comes to thinking about musculoskeletal imaging, traditionally beset with techniques as conventional radiography (CR) and computerized tomography (CT), the scenery has dramatically changed. Particularly in rheumatology, an explosio…
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Comparison of diagnostic accuracy between periapical and panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography in measuring the periapical area of teeth scheduled for periapical surgery. A cross-sectional study Open
The sensitivity of periapical radiolucencies detected using CBCT was significantly greater than with the two-dimensional imaging techniques. Significant differences between the latter and CBCT were only observed in the case of the vertical…
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State-of-the-art ultrasonographic findings in lower extremity sports injuries Open
Athletes sometimes experience overuse injuries. To diagnose these injuries, ultrasonography is often more useful than plain radiography, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ultrasonography can show both bone and …
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Simple X-ray versus ultrasonography examination in blunt chest trauma: effective tools of accurate diagnosis and considerations for rib fractures Open
Simple radiography is the best diagnostic tool for rib fractures caused by chest trauma, but it has some limitations. Thus, other tools are also being used. The aims of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasonography (U…
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Evaluation of Conventional Radiography and an Electronic Apex Locator in Determining the Working Length in C-shaped Canals. Open
The apex locator was more accurate in determination of the working length of C-shaped canals compared with the conventional radiography.
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Ultrasound for Localization of Central Venous Catheter: A Good Alternative to Chest X-Ray? Open
Despite close concordance between ultrasonography and chest radiography, CEUS is not a suitable alternative for standard chest radiography in detecting CVC location; however, considering its high sensitivity and acceptable specificity in o…
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Radiography and abdominal CT compared with sacroiliac joint CT in the diagnosis of sacroiliitis Open
Background The presence of structural sacroiliitis is strong evidence for the diagnosis of spondyloarthritis (SpA). Purpose To assess the performance of abdominal computed tomography (CT) and pelvic plain radiography for the diagnosis of s…
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Comparing Intraoral Radiography and Computed Tomography for Detecting Radiographic Signs of Periodontitis and Endodontic Disease in Dogs: An Agreement Study Open
Performing both CT and intraoral radiography may be unnecessary to detect signs consistent with periodontitis and endodontic disease in dogs based on the amount of agreement between modalities and observers when CT images are acquired and …
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Radiographic Findings of Inflammatory Arthritis and Mimics in the Hands Open
Clinical presentation could be challenging in patients with arthralgia, and imaging plays an important role in the evaluation of these patients to make the diagnosis or narrow the differential diagnosis. Radiography of the hands is a commo…
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Comparing the Accuracy of Radiography and Sonography in Detection of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Diagnostic Study Open
BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative disorder occurring in elderly people. Radiography and sonography are convenient techniques to detect diverse pathological features of knee OA. BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthr…
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Computed tomography: Will the slices reveal the truth Open
With the advances in the field of imaging sciences, new methods have been developed in dental radiology. These include digital radiography, density analyzing methods, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), magnetic resonance imaging, ultras…
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Sonographic Evaluation of Fractures in Children Open
Fractures and suspected fractures are common causes for pediatric visits to the emergency department. Initial evaluation routinely includes imaging in the form of radiographs. Additional imaging modalities including sonography and magnetic…
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Comparison of conventional radiography and MDCT in suspected scaphoid fractures Open
Conventional radiography is insufficient for accurate scaphoid fracture detection. Regarding the almost negligible effective dose, MDCT should serve as the first imaging modality in wrist trauma.
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Ultrasonography in determining pubertal growth and bone age Open
Ultrasonography gives detailed information about epiphyseal diaphysis relations. It can be used as an alternative to conventional radiography in the detection of bone age and pubertal growth, owing to the absence of ionizing radiation.