Image quality and effective dose of a robotic flat panel 3D C-arm vs computed tomography.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

Published Date: Dec 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the effective dose and corresponding image quality of different imaging protocols of a robotic 3D flat panel C-arm in comparison to computed tomography (CT).

Authors

Michael Kraus

Centre for Orthopaedic, Trauma and Spine Surgery, Donau-Ries Hospital, Donauwoerth, Germany.
Eric Fischer

Hessing Foundation, Augsburg, Germany.
Florian Gebhard

Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Ulm University, Germany.
Peter H Richter

Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Ulm University, Germany.

Keywords

Animals Cadaver Female Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Imaging, Three-Dimensional Male Observer Variation Pedicle Screws Phantoms, Imaging Radiation Dosage Robotics Swine Thermoluminescent Dosimetry Titanium Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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Image quality and effective dose of a robotic flat panel 3D C-arm vs computed tomography.

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