title: [Possible uses for computerized tomography in orthopedics].
abstract: Computer assisted tomography (CT) is a new radiographic technique, which displays a transverse representation of a slice of the body. The resulting images have a remarkable capacity for density resolution. In Neuroradiology, the use of CT is well established and it is becoming more and more often utilized for orthopaedic investigations. The value of CT in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal system lesions is being determined by evaluation of the literature and of our own experiences. The CT method appears definitely indicated for diagnosis and precise localization of tumors of the muusculoskeletal system. Especially, regions of complex anatomy, where determination of different angles and various anatomical measurements are possible from the display which is free from projection errors. The possibility of using CT for intravital examination of bone density of patients needs further development.
mesh_terms: D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der Computertomographie in der Orthopädie.