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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 89, Issue 4 169-173, Copyright © 1999 by American Podiatric Medical Association

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Evaluation of compensation filters in pedal radiographs

MB Jennings, RE Cohen, JP Marino, ML Jensis-Carlson, AJ Pollizzi, DM Schwartz and SL Gallentine
New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY 10035, USA.

Compensation filters allow increased visibility of detail in chest, shoulder, spine, hip, knee, and foot radiographs. This study examines use of an anatomic compensation filter to improve imaging in pedal radiographs. Anteroposterior radiographs were obtained of 25 cadaveric feet at two settings with and without the compensation filter. Densitometer readings were taken at ten forefoot anatomic sites. The compensation filter produced statistically significant reductions in densitometer readings at all anatomic sites and at both radiographic settings. Filtration improved imagery of bony structures, provided excellent soft-tissue visualization, and lowered patient exposure.




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