title: [Optimization of filtration and lighting parameters in pictures of the hand using digital luminescence radiography].
abstract: The appearance of digital radiographs were markedly influenced by post-processing. To optimise images of the hand, radiographs of 7 patients with arthritis were modified by various filters. 6 observers evaluated the presence or absence of erosive changes during an ROC study and the advantages of low filtration were demonstrated. Further images were prepared of anatomical preparations in which para-articular defects had been made and of a hand phantom covered in perforated plexiglass. Limited filtration and low enhancement factors again provided the best results. Dose reduction of 50% resulted in a significant deterioration in the ability to recognise erosions and artificial lesions.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Diagnostische Radiologie I, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grote
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nast
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Calleja
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: von Falkenhausen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rieder
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D008961:Models, Structural; D012372:ROC Curve; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement
vernacular_title: Optimierung der Filterung und Belichtungsparameter von Aufnahmen der Hand mit der digitalen Lumineszenzradiographie.