International Journal of Biomedicine (Jun 2013)

Capabilities of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of the Structure of Wrist and Hand Bones

  • А.Yu. Vasiliev, PhD, MD,
  • N.N. Blinov, PhD, MD,
  • Е.A. Egorova, PhD, MD,
  • D.V. Makarova,
  • E.G. Gorlycheva,
  • M.O. Dutova

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 2
pp. 119 – 121

Abstract

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An analysis of the capabilities of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of the form and structure of wrist and hand bones was the aim of the research. Cone-beam CT of wrist and hand was conducted in a group of voluntary patients, which included 40 members aged 22- 68 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (МRI) was carried out in 80.0% (n = 32) of cases, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) in 40.0% (n=16) of cases. In 62.5 % (n=25) of cases, digital microfocus radiography on X-ray unit Pardus (Russia) and standard radiography of wrist and hand were conducted. According to the results of the research, CBCT shows a high efficiency in detection of form, measurements and structural changes of bones of the anatomic region.

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