title: Three-dimensional computed tomography studies of the tendons of the foot and ankle.
abstract: Three dimensional (3D) reconstruction techniques were applied to serial computed tomography scans of a cadaveric foot. Subsequent manipulations of the image data on a 3D imaging workstation facilitated differentiation of tendon from surrounding tissue. Through the use of free-rotation and density thresholding, detailed 3D images of the major tendons were produced and displayed. The value of the technique for education and its potential for diagnosis is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44109.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Bellon
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Horwitz
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle; D002102:Cadaver; D003196:Computer Graphics; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*