ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Digital luminescent radiography (DLR)
;
X-ray intensifying screens
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Radiographic image enhancement
;
Hand radiography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A total of 102 matched hand radiographs were taken by digital luminescent radiography (DLR) and conventional) screen film system combinations. In DLR two differently postprocessed images were obtained from each data set: A display with low-spatial frequency enhancement filtered to took like a conventional radiograph was placed opposite a display with high-edge enhancement. Conventional and digital images were evaluated rank only and separately by four radiologists, using a questionnaire. Using DLR proved diagnostically equivalent to the conventional technique except for a diminished visibility of subtle erosions and fissures. High-frequency enhancement did not provide additional diagnostic information and led to artifacts at the edges of metal prostheses. Densitometry confirmed an optimized density of digital radiographs. The main argument for the employment of digital techniques is the availability of data for picture archiving and communications systems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00606452
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