Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, CH-4101, Bruderholz, Switzerland.
Int Orthop. 2011 May;35(5):675-80. doi: 10.1007/s00264-010-1049-x. Epub 2010 May 29.
Patellofemoral disorders are common conditions seen in a knee clinic but can present a great diagnostic challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. Combined single photon emission computerised tomography with conventional computer tomography (SPECT/CT) provides the clinician with precise anatomical and physiological information of the patellofemoral joint. We present a clinical review that highlights the value of SPECT/CT in patients with patellofemoral disorders, where other modalities such as radiographs, MRI, and conventional CT did not provide sufficient information. SPECT/CT has proven to be helpful for establishing the diagnosis and guidance for further treatment. SPECT/CT should be recognised as a valuable diagnostic tool in orthopaedic patients.
髌股关节疾病是膝关节诊所常见的病症,但对骨科医生来说是一个巨大的诊断挑战。单光子发射计算机断层扫描与常规计算机断层扫描(SPECT/CT)相结合,为临床医生提供了髌股关节的精确解剖和生理信息。我们进行了一项临床综述,强调了 SPECT/CT 在其他影像学检查(如 X 线、MRI 和常规 CT)未能提供充分信息的髌股关节疾病患者中的价值。SPECT/CT 已被证明有助于确立诊断和指导进一步治疗。SPECT/CT 应被视为骨科患者的一种有价值的诊断工具。