Detection of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in knee meniscus by dual-energy computed tomography

Detection of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in knee meniscus by dual-energy computed tomography

Abstract Background Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals are commonly observed in osteoarthritic joints. The aim of our study was to investigate the efficacy of a dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for detecting CPPD crystals in knee meniscus. Methods Twenty-six patients undergoing pr...

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Main Authors: Hidenori Tanikawa, Ryo Ogawa, Kazunari Okuma, Kengo Harato, Yasuo Niki, Shu Kobayashi, Takeo Nagura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Dual-energy computed tomography
Calcium pyrophosphate
Knee joint meniscus
Pseudogout
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0787-0

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