2023
Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients
Al-Dasuqi K, Taylor E, Ehrlich L, Cooperman D, Socci A, Tuason D, Hoerner M, Staib L, Silva C. Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients. Pediatric Radiology 2023, 54: 146-153. PMID: 38010426, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05812-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose area productPatient heightAdequate image qualityEffective doseExposure indexMedian effective doseLower radiation exposureComparison of proportionsChi-squared testIntraclass correlation coefficientBland-Altman plotsConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsIncident air kermaDose reductionLow doseSkeletal maturityRadiographsPatientsAir kermaRadiation exposureScoliosis radiographyStatistical significanceDoseSpinal curvature
2011
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic ankle pain.
Wukich DK, Tuason DA. Diagnosis and treatment of chronic ankle pain. Instructional Course Lectures 2011, 60: 335-50. PMID: 21553785.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic ankle painAnkle painOrthopaedic surgeonsSoft tissue disordersDetailed patient historyExtra-articular pathologyHistory of traumaAppropriate imaging modalityElderly patientsChronic symptomsAnkle sprainAnkle injuriesPhysical examinationDifferential diagnosisPatient historyEffective treatmentPainPatientsAccurate diagnosisAge groupsYoung athletesImaging modalitiesBest treatmentDiagnosisSprains