Capabilities of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in the Assessment of the Structure of Wrist and Hand Bones

MODERN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
А.Yu. Vasiliev, PhD, MD, N.N. Blinov, PhD, MD, Е.A. Egorova, PhD, MD, D.V. Makarova*, E.G. Gorlycheva, M.O. Dutova

Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russian Federation

*Corresponding author: Darya Makarova MD, assistant of Department of Radiology of Moscow State Medical University of Medicine and Dentistry named after A.I. Evdokoimov. 9a Vucheticha st, Moscow, Russian Federation. Phone number: +7(495) 611-01-77. Е-mail:  mdvmail@mail.ru

Published: June 25, 2013

Abstract: 

An analysis of the capabilities of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of the form and structure of wrist and hand bones was the aim of the research. Cone-beam CT of wrist and hand was conducted in a group of voluntary patients, which included 40 members aged 22-68 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (МRI) was carried out in 80.0% (n=32) of cases, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) in 40.0% (n=16) of cases. In 62.5 % (n=25) of cases, digital microfocus radiography on X-ray unit Pardus (Russia) and standard radiography of wrist and hand were conducted. According to the results of the research, CBCT shows a high efficiency in detection of form, measurements and structural changes of bones of the anatomic region.  

Keywords: 
cone-beam computed tomography; wrist injuries and diseases; hand injuries and diseases.
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