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Review
. 2018 Jul;56(4):587-600.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2018.03.003.

Advanced Musculoskeletal Applications of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography

William D Wong  1 , Samad Shah  2 , Nicolas Murray  2 , Frances Walstra  2 , Faisal Khosa  2 , Savvas Nicolaou  2
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Advanced Musculoskeletal Applications of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography

William D Wong et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Dual-energy CT (DECT) is a rapidly growing tool in musculoskeletal radiology. It has been validated as an accurate imaging modality for the assessment of gout and bone marrow edema. DECT can be used to reduce metal artifacts. A few studies have shown its ability to calculate bone mineral density and examine pathologic states in tendons and ligaments. Its capacity for material separation suggests its emergence as a technique for arthrography, and for the evaluation of intervertebral discs and other inflammatory arthropathies.

Keywords: Artifact reduction; Bone marrow edema; Dual-energy CT; Gout; Ligaments; Musculoskeletal; Tendons.

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