Low dose imaging of scoliosis: use of a computed radiographic imaging system.
A digital radiographic system using the technology of laser stimulated luminescence has been utilized for the evaluation of scoliosis at reduced exposure levels. A total of 412 examinations have been performed on children with scoliosis. Diagnostic images were produced at significantly reduced radiation exposures when compared to standard radiographic techniques. Exposure reductions of 92% to 95% were consistently achieved. Since the potential for multiple examinations and considerable radiation exposure in this patient population is high, this is a significant application in the developing technology of digital radiography.
Kogutt
M S
MS
Department of Radiology, Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Warren
F H
FH
Kalmar
J A
JA
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*