Diagnostic accuracy of ultra-low-dose CT compared to standard-dose CT for identification of non-displaced fractures of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist

Abstract

Key points 1. ULD-CT qualified the requirements for diagnosis of non-displaced fractures. 2. ULD-CT for limb joint fractures is a useful alternative to digital radiography. 3. ULD-CT protocol for limb joint imaging effectively reduces the dose of radiation.

Keywords

• Fractures
• Bones
• Tomography (X-ray computed)
• Ultra-low-dose