Comparative Study on Diagnostic Value and Radiation Dose of Tomosynthesis versus Full Digital Radiography in Radial Head Fracture
BA Jiwei1, WANG Huaixin1, YANG Xiaohua1, ZHANG Xiaojing2
1. Xuchang Wanrong Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Hospital, Xuchang Henan 461000; 2. Department of Radiology, Xuchang Renhe Orthopedic Hospital, Xuchang Henan 461099
Abstract:【Objective】 To compare the diagnostic value and radiation dose of tomosynthesis and full digital radiography for the classification of radial head fractures. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 201 patients with radial head fractures treated in the two hospitals from February 2020 to February 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, with the final clinical diagnosis as the gold standard. Among them, there were 83 cases of Mason type Ⅰ fractures, 77 cases of Mason type Ⅱ fractures and 41 cases of Mason type Ⅲ fractures. All patients underwent tomosynthesis and full digital radiography. The two imaging modalities were compared in terms of fracture detection rate, diagnostic performance for radial head fracture classification, image quality of bone structure and surrounding soft tissues, as well as radiation exposure. 【Results】 Tomosynthesis achieved a significantly higher fracture detection rate than full digital radiography (P<0.05). The overall diagnostic sensitivity of tomosynthesis for radial head fractures was statistically superior to full digital radiography (P<0.05). For Mason type Ⅱ and Ⅲ fractures, tomosynthesis showed significantly higher diagnostic sensitivity (P<0.05). Tomosynthesis yielded a significantly higher excellent visualization rate of bone structures and a better excellent/good rate of surrounding soft tissues (P<0.05). In addition, tomosynthesis delivered significantly lower radiation dose than full digital radiography (P<0.05). 【Conclusions】 Compared with full digital radiography, tomosynthesis has higher diagnostic value for radial head fracture classification, and it can optimize image quality while reducing radiation exposure.
巴记伟, 王怀信, 杨晓华, 张晓静. X射线断层融合成像与全数字化X射线摄影对桡骨头骨折分型诊断价值及辐射剂量比较[J]. 医学临床研究, 2026, 43(7): 1094-1097.
BA Jiwei, WANG Huaixin, YANG Xiaohua, ZHANG Xiaojing. Comparative Study on Diagnostic Value and Radiation Dose of Tomosynthesis versus Full Digital Radiography in Radial Head Fracture. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL RESEARCH, 2026, 43(7): 1094-1097.
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