Morrison R, McCarty J, Cushing F R
Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital-Macomb Center, Mount Clemens, Michigan.
J Foot Ankle Surg. 1994 Jan-Feb;33(1):72-6.
Ever since the discovery of radium by Madame Curie, men and women of vision and science have labored to improve radiation technology. Over a period of approximately 85 years, we have gone from this initial discovery to three-dimensional computerized transmission tomography; one of the latest techniques in modern day x-ray imaging. Its uses are vast and unparalleled in many facets of medicine and surgery, outlining pathology as never before seen, and possibly, never before completely understood. Three-dimensional computerized tomography is rapidly gaining popularity in cross-sectional imaging of the foot and ankle. It has proven invaluable in elucidating osseous and soft tissue pathology. Abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system that exhibit complex anatomy are often difficult to interpret using standard radiographic techniques. Overall, three-dimensional computerized tomography has established itself as a means by which clinicians may appreciate the three-dimensional disposition of anatomy and disease.
自从居里夫人发现镭以来，有远见卓识的科学家们一直致力于改进放射技术。在大约85年的时间里，我们从最初的发现发展到了三维计算机断层扫描技术；这是现代X光成像的最新技术之一。它的用途广泛，在医学和外科手术的许多方面都是无与伦比的，能够以前所未有的方式勾勒出病理状况，而且可能以前从未被完全理解过。三维计算机断层扫描在足部和踝关节的横断面成像中迅速受到欢迎。它在阐明骨和软组织病理方面已被证明具有极高的价值。使用标准放射技术往往难以解读具有复杂解剖结构的肌肉骨骼系统异常。总体而言，三维计算机断层扫描已确立了自身作为一种手段，通过它临床医生可以了解解剖结构和疾病的三维分布情况。
