Specific Anatomic Region | Extremities (Foot) | |
Application | Bone detail study for 3D mapping | |
Author | Elliot K. Fishman, MD | |
Reference Source | JHU protocol | |
Scanner Used | Siemens Somatom Sensation 16 | |
KV / Effective mAs / Rotation time (sec) | 120 / 120 / 0.75 | |
Detector Collimation (mm) | .75 | |
Slice Thickness (mm) | .75 | |
Feed / Scan (mm) | 6 mm | |
Kernel | 80 | |
Increment (mm) | .5 | |
Image Order | cr-ca | |
Oral Contrast | N/A | |
IV Contrast Volume and Type | N/A (routinely) | |
Injection Rate | N/A | |
Scan Delay (sec) | N/A | |
3D Technique Used | Volume rendering plus MPR in select cases. | |
Comment: -This is the best technique for the finest detail in imaging the wrist or ankle. It provides isotropic datasets. - IV contrast should be used in cases of possible infection. |