New CT scanner could improve joint damage detection
NCT ID NCT01771393
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether a cone-beam CT scanner (often used for dental imaging) can detect cartilage damage in the wrist, ankle, elbow, and knee as well as a standard multidetector CT scanner. 69 adults who needed a joint scan with dye injection took part. Each person received both types of scans, and doctors compared the images to see if the newer scanner was just as accurate.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon- hôpital Edouard Herriot- service de radiologie pavillon B
Lyon, 69003, France
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