Authors: Hussainy, Haydar Aj Al; Wong, Smeeta

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 88, Number 2, March 2006 , pp. 136-139(4)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: Overexposed radiographs can hinder the diagnostic performance of the examining physician. We describe a new, simple technique to aid eliminating light scatter in overexposed radiographs and examine its effect objectively.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The new technique is simply manufacturing a monocular device out of another rolled up XR sheet and examining the object radiograph through it to mask the light scatter. Controlled environments were created to examine five different radiographs and register the light scatter reduction using a digital high resolution camera.

RESULTS: The light scatter reduction was noted to be statistically significant by using the new technique. (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS: This technique is simple, readily available and avoids the need to repeat radiographs with the associated increased cost, chronological delays and potential radiological harm.

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Keywords: X-RAY; LIGHT SCATTER; GLARE

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/003588406X94995

Affiliations: 1: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Publication date: 2006-03-01

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