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- Title
RENTGENSKO SLIKANJE CELOTNE HRBTENICE Z DIGITALNIM ROTACIJSKIM SISTEMOM.
- Authors
Zelivyanska, Karina; Tomič, Boris; Kocijančič, Katja
- Abstract
Introduction: Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity which consists of rotation and inclination in the frontal and sagittal plane. In all types of scoliosis the basic diagnostic examination is the total spine x-ray imaging which allows us to confirm the scoliosis, determine its type and measure its degree (Mohar et al., 2009). In this research, the system adopted for total spine imaging was the digital image rotating system which is used in Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital. Aim:To presentthe digital image rotating system in total spine imaging and to establish its advantages and disadvantages in comparison to the analogue x-ray system. Methods: We examined 6 scoliosis patients aged from 9 to 16. The total spine imaging was performed by the digital image rotating system manufactured by Siemens. Results anddiscussion.The parameters for total spine imaging with the digital image rotating system were compared to those previously used with the analogue x-ray system. The distortion of the images obtained by both systems was the same, because the source-to-image receptor distance (SID) was the same (3 m). With the digital system, the mAs was lower and the image quality was better. A disadvantage of the digital system is longer image capture time. Conclusion: During the growth and development the curvature of the spine undergoes changes which usually end when growth stops. During the growth, spinal deformities tend to progress. In order to monitor the development of spinal deformities, the AP and lateral images of the total spine have to be taken in the standing or sitting position. The radiology images are needed for accurate measurements of spinal deformities. In 2012, the Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital switched from the analogue to digital radiography which improved the image quality by using the digital image rotating system.
- Subjects
SLOVENIA; RADIOGRAPHY equipment; SPINE diseases; SCOLIOSIS; DICOM (Computer network protocol)
- Publication
Bulletin: Newsletter of the Society of Radiographers of Slovenia & the Chamber of Radiographers of Slovenia, 2014, Vol 31, Issue 2, p4
- ISSN
0718-5551
- Publication type
Article