title: Transaxial tomography: an alternative to computerized tomography in pediatric orthopedic problems.
abstract: Because of the information it provides, computerized tomography has gained wide acceptance. However, the radiation delivered is considerable, and the gonads cannot be shielded effectively. Transaxial tomography also produces a cross-sectional image. While the image has less resolution, it is obtained at a fraction of the exposure. The use of transaxial tomography in several clinical situations is outlined here.
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009985:Orthopedics; D010372:Pediatrics; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed