Can a dental CT scanner spot broken bones just as well?

NCT ID NCT01796600

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether a cone-beam CT scanner, typically used for dental imaging, can accurately detect and classify fractures in the arms and legs. 43 adults with suspected fractures received both a standard CT and the cone-beam CT. Researchers compared how well the cone-beam CT identified fracture types and soft tissue injuries, and how comfortable patients were during the scan.

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Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon- hôpital Edouard Herriot

    Lyon, 69003, France

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