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4 Computed tomography (CT)
4.1 Third generation CT design 4.2 Image creation
The black and white squares within the grid (patient) represent
Some scanners still in use are of the third-generation design. tissues of different densities. At each point on the axial
The X-ray source and detector array are rigidly fixed to a gantry rotation an image is taken of the tissue slice. These images are
on either side of the patient. The whole gantry rotates around then transferred to a computer where powerful mathematics is
the patient as the images are taken used to produce a final image of the tissue slice
4.3 Multislice helical scanning
In modern multiple-slice CT scanner design an array of detectors captures multiple ‘slices’ of anatomy in a single acquisition. The X-ray
source and the detector array form a unit which rotates around the patient as the CT table moves through the bore of the scanner.
The imaging data is therefore essentially acquired in a ‘helix’. The most recent generation of scanners have several hundred detectors
and use lower doses to acquire large volumes of imaging data with each rotation and with reduced artefact from patient movement
4.4 Hounsfield units (HU)
Soft
Lung
Bone
0 HU
–2000 –1000 –600 50 500 1000 2000
This is a representation of the Hounsfield Unit scale of CT tissue density. Water is defined as 0 HU and air as -1000 HU. The ‘level’ is
the HU (density) at the centre of the ‘window’ and is positioned to optimise detail of particular tissues within the anatomical region
imaged. The ‘window’ is the range of units that are displayed within the image greyscale either side of the ‘level’. Outside this range the
values are shown as black if of lower density or white if of higher density. Example ‘levels’ and ‘windows’ are shown: ‘soft tissue windows’
(L = 50, W = 300); ‘lung windows’ (L = -600, W = 1200); and ‘bone windows’ (L = 500, W = 1500)
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Computed tomography physics
Modern computed tomography (CT) was invented by the English
electrical engineer, Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, in 1967 and since then has
revolutionised radiology and medical practice as a whole. The physics
of CT is based on generating a three-dimensional image from multi-
planar two-dimensional X-ray images taken around the craniocaudal
axis. The premise for the technique is based on the predictability of
X-ray attenuation within different materials due to each material’s
individual electron density and atomic number. Plain X-ray imaging
is hampered by the overlapping of anatomical structures, which
reduces the contrast range and obscures anatomical information. CT,
however, can provide:
• Improved contrast resolution.
• Improved structural definition.
• The ability to digitally manipulate acquired images.
CT achieves this by attempting to view the same structure from many
angles and thereby provides a number of dimensions to extrapolate an
object’s image density. In modern CT machines the X-ray tube rotates
around the patient, exposing only a thin axial slice of the body to
X-rays from multiple angles. The axial slice is divided into a grid of
small voxels (three-dimensional pixels) and the attenuation of each
voxel is calculated to reconstruct the final image. This is performed
for every voxel on every slice to generate a series of images. The
resultant image benefits from:
• Improved range of image contrast (over 4000 levels compared to
the five of plain X-ray imaging).
• Three-dimensional imaging (allows the separation of anatomical
structures).
• Various post-processing algorithms (highlight features of interest).
• Isometric data (allows reconstruction of images, which can be
manipulated after acquisition, e.g. ‘reformatting’ in any desired plane
and ‘rendering’ to demonstrate surfaces. The images can then be
rotated, panned and magnified to aid interpretation).
The use of multi-slice X-rays in CT imaging exposes the patient to
significantly higher doses of radiation compared with plain X-ray
imaging. For example, an abdominal CT gives a dose of 10 mSv com-
pared to 1 mSv from a plain AXR.
Hounsfield units (HU)
The Hounsfield unit scale is used to calibrate the greyscale applied to
the X-ray attenuation of the materials in every image. This is defined
with water density being 0 HU and air −1000 HU. Bone is in the order
of +1000 HU. The image can be manipulated by changing certain
Hounsfield unit variables to accentuate or focus on certain tissues
within an image. This is known as ‘windowing’ and ‘levelling’.
• Windowing – only a preselected range of Hounsfield units is
displayed. If the ‘window’ width is reduced, a narrower range of
Hounsfield unit values are displayed across the same number of pixels.
In this way, smaller differences in attenuation can be appreciated.
Advantages and disadvantages of CT
Advantages
• Excellent contrast range
• Excellent anatomical definition
• Isometric volume dataset allows three-dimensional reconstruction
• Fast scan times (ideal for emergency cases)
an
• Levelling – this is the level around which the ‘window’ is preset and
allows finer detail in specific tissues to be appreciated (centre of
window).
The CT scanner
Since the advent of CT imaging there have been several generations
of scanner design. The current multislice CT scanners involve a single
X-ray tube opposite multiple rows of detectors that axially rotate
around the patient. The array of detectors is the most important com-
ponent of the machine as this is where the images are acquired. The
array is created by a matrix of multiple detector banks arranged in
parallel rows. The number of slices, for example a ‘64-slice scanner ’,
indicates the number of concurrent tissue slices the rows of detectors
are able to image. Increasing the slice thickness allows a larger amount
of tissue to be scanned per revolution and may be used when imaging
the beating heart, for example. The current generation of scanners can
acquire images in a few seconds.
Applications of CT
There are many applications of CT technology and these are constantly
expanding. Many of these different applications vary by their software
profiles whereas the basic hardware is often identical. Common appli-
cations include:
• Diagnostic CT imaging – CT can be used for diagnostic purposes
in all regions of the body.
• CT angiography – contrast agent enhanced CT imaging of vessels
can clearly reveal vascular pathology. Further post-processing can
render the vessels for even easier visualisation.
• Cardiac CT – this is often performed using ‘ECG-gated’ scanning,
whereby slices of the heart are imaged at the identical point in the
cardiac cycle. This allows an accurate composite image to be created
of a constantly moving object. Newer and more advanced CT imaging
technology is emerging which may soon supersede the need for
ECG-gating.
• CT fluoroscopy – this allows real-time dynamic imaging using CT
and is used in interventions and biopsies.
Contrast agents
Contrast agents greatly add to the diagnostic value in CT imaging.
There are many types of contrast agents routinely used but the com-
monest include iodinated intravascular agents, which resolve vascular
and well-perfused structures. A ‘negative’ oral contrast agent, e.g.
water, is commonly used for stomach and proximal small bowel
imaging studies. For large bowel imaging studies, a ‘positive’ contrast
agent, e.g. dilute barium sulphate, is usually used. Gas in the form of
air or carbon dioxide can also be administered rectally to provide
double-contrast imaging. CT imaging of the abdomen is however
contraindicated for several days after a conventional barium enema
due to the artefact encountered by the dense barium contrast agent.
Disadvantages
• High radiation dose
• Soft tissue definition is not as good as MRI
• Expensive
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 20 Extremity XR anatomy I: upper limb Upper limb anatomy seen on XR
Plain X-ray imaging demonstrates the normal bony anatomy of the
limbs very well, however, normal soft tissue structures are less well
seen. The important bony landmarks are centred around the joints. The
anatomical position is used for description (standing with palms
forwards). The five principal densities seen on plain imaging (see
20.1 Normal shoulder: AP view 20.2 Normal shoulder: Y-view Chapter 1) should be used as reference to identify anatomical and
pathological structures.
Shoulder
AP and ‘Y’ views are commonest. The shoulder bones include the
proximal humerus, scapula, lateral end of clavicle and upper ribs.
• Proximal humerus – this has a ‘head’, which sits in the glenoid of
the scapula and forms the synovial ball-and-socket glenohumeral joint.
The ‘anatomical neck’ forms an insertion surface of the glenohumeral
joint capsule. The surgical neck is a common site for fractures. The
greater and lesser tubercles form attachment points for the rotator cuff
muscles (subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor).
• Scapula – this has a glenoid fossa, which articulates with the humeral
This is a standard view for looking at the shoulder joint. The bones, joints, On this view the scapula forms a Y shape comprising the body, spine and head and has attachment points for the long head of biceps and the
lung and soft tissues are visible. The surgical neck of the humerus is a acromion process. The humerus (H) overlies the glenoid (G) and lies behind long head of triceps muscles. The acromion is the highest point of the
common site of proximal humeral fracture. The GHJ is perfectly aligned. the coracoid process. ACJ acromioclavicular joint
GHJ glenohumeral joint, ACJ acromioclavicular joint, GT greater tubercle, shoulder and articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle, forming
LT lesser tubercle (of humerus) the synovial acromioclavicular joint. The coracoid process is a curved
structure, which projects anteriorly from the scapula and lies just
20.3 Normal shoulder: axial view 20.4 Normal elbow – 13-year-old boy: lateral and AP views below the lateral end of the clavicle. This is an attachment point for
the pectoralis minor, coracobrachiali, and short head of biceps muscles.
• Clavicle – this is a curved bone connecting the scapula to the
sternum. It provides stability for the arm to be raised above the head
and has attachment points for the trapezius, deltoid and pectoralis
major muscles.
In the ‘Y’ view, the head of the humerus is seen positioned over the
glenoid fossa with the coracoid process projecting anteriorly from the
scapula.
ulnar tuberosity which is an attachment point for the brachialis muscle.
In children, the bony landmarks of the elbow are only identifiable once
they have ossified. The time order of these ossification centres is
crucial to identify normal anatomy from pathology.
Elbow ossification centres
The ossification centres ossify in the following order:
C Capitulum of humerus (1 year)
R Radial head (5 years)
I Internal/medial epicondyle of humerus (7 years)
T Trochlea of humerus (9 years)
O Olecranon of ulna (10 years)
L Lateral epicondyle of humerus (11 years)
Wrist
AP and lateral views are the most common. The wrist bones include
the distal radius and ulna, eight carpal bones, and proximal metacarpals.
• Distal radius – this is broad and lies lateral to the narrow distal ulna.
The distal radius has a bifaceted surface to articulate with the scaphoid
and lunate in the proximal carpal row. This articular surface is angled
laterally and towards the palm to form the radial styloid. The distal
radius also has an articulation with the distal ulna to form the distal
radioulnar joint (DRUJ).
• Distal ulna – this is narrow and lies medial to the broad distal radius.
It does not articulate directly with the proximal carpal row but does
articulate with the radius at the DRUJ and forms attachment for the
clinically important triangulofibrocartilage complex (TFCC) which
lies between the ulnar styloid and the triquetrum.
• Carpal bones – the eight carpal bones are divided into two rows:

Elbow Carpal bones (lateral to medial)

This view is taken with the patient’s arm abducted, but is often not
tolerated by the patient if there is restriction of movement due to pain.
The view gives a clear indication of glenohumeral joint (*) alignment. The
head of the humerus is seen to lie behind the coracoid process
20.5 Normal hand: oblique and AP view
M metacarpal bone, PP proximal phalanx, MP middle phalanx, DP distal
phalanx, CMCJ carpometacarpal joint, IPJ interphalangeal joint (thumb
only), MCPJ metacarpophalangeal joint, PIPJ proximal interphalangeal joint,
DIPJ distal interphalangeal joint
The ossification centres of the elbow are demonstrated. These form the
mnemonic ‘CRITOL’ according to the order of their appearance. C capitulum,
R radial head, I internal (medial) epicondyle, T trochlea, O olecranon, L
lateral epicondyle
20.6 Normal wrist/carpal bones: AP with ulnar angulation
In this view the wrist is stressed towards the ulnar side in order to ‘open’
any fracture present in the scaphoid. CMCJ carpometacarpal joint, RCJ
radiocarpal joint, DRUJ distal radio-ulnar joint, TFCC position of
triangulofibrocartilage complex, M metacarpal bone
AP and lateral views are the most common. The elbow bones include
the distal humerus and the proximal radius and ulna.
• Distal humerus – this is comprised of the medial and lateral epicon-
dyles, capitulum which articulates with the radius, trochlea which
articulates with the ulna, and the olecranon fossa which lies posteriorly
to accommodate the olecranon of the ulna and contains the posterior
fat pad. The posterior fat pad is not normally visualised on a lateral
view and if seen indicates a joint effusion, which in the context of
trauma is highly suggestive of an intra-articular fracture even if the
bones appear normal. Anteriorly, the coronoid fossa accommodates
the coracoid process of the proximal ulna and contains the anterior fat
pad. The anterior fat pad can be a normal variant on a lateral view,
unlike the posterior fat pad.
• Proximal radius – this is cylindrical and lies lateral to the wider and
bulkier proximal ulna. It has a ‘head’ which articulates with the capit-
ulum of the humerus proximally and the radial notch of the ulna
medially, ‘neck’, and radial tuberosity which is an attachment point of
the biceps muscle.
• Proximal ulna – this is broad and lies medial to the narrow proximal
radius. It comprises the olecranon which projects superiorly and sits
in the olecranon fossa of the humerus and articulates as a hinge joint
with the trochlea of the humerus, radial notch which articulates with
the radial head and permits pronation of the radius over the ulna, and
Proximal row Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform
Distal row Trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Hand
AP and oblique views are the commonest. The hand bones include the
metacarpals, phalanges and sesamoids.
• Metacarpals – these are numbered lateral to medial and each has a
‘base’ proximally, a ‘shaft’, and ‘head’ distally. The base of the first
metacarpal articulates with the trapezium, the second with the trape-
zoid, the third with the capitate, the fourth with both the capitate and
hamate, and the fifth with the hamate. The metacarpal heads articulate
with their respective proximal phalanx at a metacarpophalangeal joint
(MCPJ).
• Phalanges – these are numbered lateral to medial. The thumb only
has proximal and distal phalanges, which articulate through an inter-
phalangeal joint. The remaining four digits have proximal, middle and
distal phalanges that articulate through a proximal and distal interpha-
langeal joint (PIPJ and DIPJ).
• Sesamoid bones – there are commonly sesamoid bones associated
with the anterior surface of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal
joints.

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 History and Medical
Examination Biochemistry
at a Glance at a Glance
2nd Edition 2nd Edition

JONATHAN GLEADLE JACK SALWAY

The Churchill Hospital, Oxford University of Surrey

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J.H.L. PLAYFAIR & 2nd Edition
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 Medical
Microbiology
and Infection
at a Glance
3rd Edition
STEPHEN H. GILLESPIE
& KATHLEEN B. BAMFORD
Royal Free Hospital School
of Medicine, London;
Hammersmith Hospital
• Provides an excellent revision and overview of
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Medical
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at a Glance
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Medical
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at a Glance
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AVIVA PETRIE &
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University of London Eastman
Dental Institute and London
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United Medical and Dental
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JACK SALWAY
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 MRI at a Glance
2nd Edition
CATHERINE WESTBROOK
Anglia Polytechnic University,
Cambridge
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CHRISTOPHER
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University of Oxford; Nuffield
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Neonatology at a
Glance
TOM LISSAUER &
AVROY FANAROFF
St Mary’s Hospital; Rainbow
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ROGER BARKER
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Addenbrooke’s Hospital and
Cambridge Medical School;
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 Nutrition at a
Glance
MARY BARASI
University of Wales Institute
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2007 • 9781405134873 • 144 pages
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Oral Medicine
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CRISPIAN SCULLY, OSLEI
PAES DE ALMEIDA, JOSE
VICENTE BAGAN, PEDRO
DIZ DIOS & ADALBERTO
MOSQUEDA TAYLOR
University of London Eastman Dental Institute; University
of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Valencia University, Spain;
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• Covers the most important conditions, by
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JANE OLVER &
LORRAINE CASSIDY
Charing Cross Hospital; The
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• Features full colour
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2005 • 9780632064731 • 112 pages
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Oral Microbiology
at a Glance
RICHARD J. LAMONT &
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University of Florida at
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• Covers Oral microbial origins of disease;
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 Orthodontics at a Paediatrics at a
Glance Glance
DALJIT GILL 2nd Edition

University of London Eastman LAWRENCE MIALL,

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St James’ University Hospital,
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ADRIAN BLUNDELL &
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 Periodontology at Psychiatry at a
a Glance Glance
VALERIE CLEREHUGH, 4th Edition
ARADHNA TUGNAIT & CORNELIUS KATONA,
ROBERT GENCO CLAUDIA COOPER &
University of Leeds; University MARY ROBERTSON
of Leeds; State University of University of Kent at Canterbury;
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JEREMY P.T. WARD &
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University of Oxford and
Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’
John Radcliffe and Churchill
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Hospitals, Oxford
King’s College London
• A concise and visually-orientated comprehensive
• A concise introduction and revision text, ideal
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• Presents easy-to-remember diagrams that system
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• Covers the basic science and metabolism,
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 Surgery at a
Glance
4th Edition

PIERCE A. GRACE &

NEIL R. BORLEY
University of Limerick and
Limerick Regional General
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