title: [Use of the mammography tube for better roentgen diagnosis in hand surgery].
abstract: Mammography using X-ray with low penetration allows a sharp picture with very good contrast of the trabecular medulla and the diaphyseal cortex in the hand skeleton. Because of the higher X-ray dosage the technique should be used only in the following indications: 1. Fractures and fissures in the joints. 2. Evaluation of osseous consolidation in doubtful cases. 3. Distinction between recent and old changes.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Einsatz der Mammographieröhre zur besseren Röntgendiagnostik in der Handchirurgie.