Ces radiol. 2010, 64(1):37-43

Dual-energy CT: imaging of the musculoskeletal systemTechnical Innovation

Jiří Ferda, Jan Baxa, Eva Ferdová, Boris Kreuzberg
Klinika zobrazovacích metod LF UK a FN v Plzni

A novel application of the X rays with two different energies during CT examination allowed new analysis of acquired data. One of the newest applications of the dual-energy CT is musculoskeletal imaging. The spectrum of clinically usable applications covered iodine distribution assessment in evaluation of the tissue perfusion; subtraction of the skeleton, analysis of the protein-rich tissues like ligaments, tendon and cartilage; and the analysis of the tissue uratic deposits in gout. In the preview article, there are listed and discussed the imaging and clinical potential of each kind of dual-energy CT analysis in musculoskeletal imaging.

Keywords: dual-energy CT, musculoskeletal imaging, gout

Accepted: December 20, 2009; Published: March 1, 2010  Show citation

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Ferda J, Baxa J, Ferdová E, Kreuzberg B. Dual-energy CT: imaging of the musculoskeletal system. Ces radiol. 2010;64(1):37-43.
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