Ultra-low-dose computed tomography for torsion measurements of the lower extremities in children and adolescents.

Publication

Ultra-low-dose computed tomography for torsion measurements of the lower extremities in children and adolescents.

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 15, 2022

Waelti Stephan, Fischer Tim, Griessinger Jennifer, Cip Johannes, Dietrich Tobias Johannes, Ditchfield Michael, Allmendinger Thomas, Messerli Michael, Markart Stefan

Citation

Waelti S, Fischer T, Griessinger J, Cip J, Dietrich T, Ditchfield M, Allmendinger T, Messerli M, Markart S. Ultra-low-dose computed tomography for torsion measurements of the lower extremities in children and adolescents. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:118.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Insights Imaging 2022; 13

Publication Date

Jul 15, 2022

Issn Print

1869-4101

Pages

118

Brief description/objective

Quantifying femoral and tibial torsion is crucial in the preoperative planning for derotation surgery in children and adolescents. The use of an ultra-low-dose computed tomography (CT) protocol might be possible for modern CT scanners and suitable for reliable torsion measurements even though the bones are not completely ossified.