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01-11-2021 | Digital Imaging in Dentistry | Original Article
Clinical value of digital tomographic fusion imaging in the diagnosis of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adults
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 4/2021
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Background
To explore the clinical significance of digital tomographic fusion imaging in the diagnosis of avascular disease of the femoral head in adults.
Methods
Eighty-two adult patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head confirmed by MRI in the department of orthopedics of our hospital were studied retrospectively. The related signs of adult avascular necrosis of the femoral head were diagnosed by digital tomographic fusion imaging, and the detection rates of digital X-ray (DR) and digital tomosynthesis (DTS) were compared to clarify the clinical value of digital tomographic fusion imaging in the diagnosis of adult avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
Results
DTS detected DR and 78 cases identified 55 cases. Taking the results of CT/MRI as the gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of DR and DTS in the diagnosis of ANFH were calculated. There was a significant difference in the detection rate between the two methods (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
The digital tomographic fusion imaging technique has the advantages of high detection rate and excellent image quality, is economical, and is worth popularizing. For those with negative X-rays, DTS diagnosis and CT or/and MRI can avoid unnecessary CT and MRI examinations, which is helpful to reduce the waste of medical resources.