Diagnostic potential of double contrast arthrography of the knee with the digital technique.
Experience with digital radiography applied to double contrast arthrography of the knee performed with a photostimulable phosphor plate is reported. The image processing technique used to improve the digital image is described, and some theoretical considerations are discussed. A preliminary comparison is also made between arthrographic images obtained with conventional screen-film systems and the digital system, especially in respect of the image quality and visualization of the soft tissue structures least well demonstrated with conventional arthrography.
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Department of Radiology, S. Anna Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
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D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries