title: [Use of digital photoluminescence radiography in traumatology. Report of experiences].
abstract: For more than 1 year we have had the opportunity of using a digital photoluminescence radiography system that allows documentation of the radiological findings on a high-contrast scale. In addition to chest X-rays this technical unit has been used to document skeletal findings in the skull, the cervical spine and the shoulder. In all, 211 cases have been evaluated in which digital and conventional X-rays have been taken during treatment. Using a 5-step confidence scale, two experienced investigators have evaluated and compared the digital and conventional X-rays. In respect of image quality, bone outline, and structure and identification of findings, digital documentation has proved at least as good as conventional documentation, and even superior in the case of shoulder X-rays. Improved image quality is caused by the superior bone outline. Therefore, we recommended digital photoluminescence radiography as a routine procedure for the documentation of findings in the skull, cervical spine and shoulder. Repeated investigations will become unnecessary and it will be possible to cope with large numbers of patients.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Diagnostische Radiologie, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Braunschweig
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rether
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Niemeier
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bauer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens
vernacular_title: Einsatz der digitalen Speicherfolienradiographie in der Traumatologie. Ein Erfahrungsbericht.