Published February 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

A device for computed tomography of the patellofemoral joint

  • 1. Duke Univ. Medical Center, Durham, NC

Description

The transaxial view obtained with computed tomography (CT) seems to be ideal for imaging the patellofemoral joint. A simple device for use in conjunction with CT that allows evaluation of the normal and abnormal relations of this articulation at various degrees of knee flexion, with and without contraction of the quadriceps muscle has been designed, and is discussed

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Volume
140
Journal Issue
2
Series
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.
Journal Page Range
400-401
ISSN
0361-803X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
15009497
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BONE JOINTS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; INJURIES; IRRADIATION DEVICES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ORGANS; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY