Abstract
Objective
The application potential of digital tomosynthesis in diagnosing fractures or dislocations
in irregular bones and regions with complex structures was evaluated.
Methods
Digital radiography and tomosynthesis were performed in 121 patients, and the image
quality, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were compared.
Results
The number of participants with a definite diagnosis of fracture and/or dislocation
was 98. The ratio of excellent images, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of digital
tomosynthesis were higher than that of direct radiography.
Conclusion
Digital tomosynthesis could be applied in the diagnosis of fractures or dislocations
in irregular bones and regions with complex structures.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 02, 2014
Accepted:
November 23,
2014
Received in revised form:
November 16,
2014
Received:
August 22,
2014
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