Three Dimensional Spiral CT Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System: Application and Advantages

摘要

BackgroundClinical applications of spiral computed tomography (CT) have increased extensively over the past decade and continue to widen rapidly. The introduction of three-dimensional(3-D) reconstruction in CT technology has revolutionized medical imaging. This advancement has been possible due to the combination of spiral computed tomography and various 3-D reconstruction protocols which have permitted rapid and comprehensive examination of all regions of the body. It has unequivocal advantages in the preoperative planning of craniofacial surgery, assessment of complex fractures of the skeletal system especially pelvis and in the surgical treatment of dysplastic hips in children.