Specific Anatomic Region | Shoulder | |
Application | Trauma to shoulder joint (includes scapula and humerus) | |
Author | Fishman EK | |
Reference Source | Personal Communication | |
Scanner Used | Siemens Plus4 Volume Zoom | |
KV / mAs / Time per Rotation (sec) | 140/300/1.5 or 120 / 200 / .5 | |
Detector Collimation (mm) | 1 | |
Slice Thickness (mm) | 1.25 or 3 | |
Data Reconstruction Interval (mm) | 1 | |
Table Speed (mm per rotation) / Pitch | 4/4 or 6 / 6 | |
Oral Contrast | N/A | |
IV Contrast Volume and Type | N/A | |
Injection Rate | N/A | |
Scan Delay (sec) | N/A | |
3D Technique Used | Volume rendering | |
Comment: This is a very impressive protocol (1.25 mm slice thickness). I have found that 3 mm thick sections reconstructed by 1 or 2 mm is also satisfactory. |