Predictive Value of Native Computed Tomography in Low Energy Vertebra Fracture Risk Assessment

Predictive Value of Native Computed Tomography in Low Energy Vertebra Fracture Risk Assessment

Background: Computed tomography (CT) can be used to accurately determine bone density in Hounsfield units (HU), the use of CT as a predictive tool has not been conclusively demonstrated in relation to low energy vertebra compression fracture (VCF). The aim of this study was to define the CT parameters that could be used to predict the risk of VCF. Materials and Methods: One hundred consecutive ...

Strategy of computed tomography image optimization in cervical vertebra and neck soft tissue in emergency patients

Introduction: Due to the use of ionizing radiation in the CT scan, optimal parameters should be used to reduce the risk of cancer in patients who are constantly exposed to X-rays. The aim of this study was to optimize the parameters used in CT scan of cervical vertebrae and neck soft tissue with minimal loss of image quality   Materials and Methods: In this s...

Predictive Value of Computed Tomography Scan for Posterior Ligamentous Complex Injuries in Patients with Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures

Background: Thoracolumbar spinal fractures include a range of injuries of various severities from simple apophysealfractures to neurological injury and complex fractures associated with vertebral dislocation. The treatment ofthoracolumbar fractures is challenging, especially due to the difficulty of evaluating the posterior ligamentous complex(PLC). The purpose of this study w...

Odontoid Fracture: Computed Tomography

Assessment of vertical root fracture using cone-beam computed tomography

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the diagnosis of vertical root fractures in a tooth with gutta-percha and prefabricated posts. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study selected 96 extracted molar and premolar teeth of the mandible. These teeth were divided into six groups as follows: Groups A, B, and C consisted of teeth with ve...