Four-dimensional computed tomography scan for dynamic elbow disorders: recommendations for clinical utility

ABSTRACT:

Background

Four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) is rapidly emerging as a diagnostic tool for the investigation of dynamic upper limb disorders. Dynamic elbow pathologies are challenging to diagnose, and at present, limitations exist in current imaging modalities

Objective

We aimed to assess the clinical utility of 4D CT in detecting potential dynamic elbow disorders.

Methods

Twenty-eight elbow joints from 26 patients with symptoms of dynamic elbow pathology were included in this study. They were first assessed by a senior orthopedic surgeon with subsequent qualitative data obtained via a Siemens Force Dual Source CT scanner (Erlangen, Germany), producing two- and three-dimensional “static” images and 4D dynamic “movie” images for assessment in each clinic

SUBMITTER: Seah R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811401 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature