Abstract
Kinematic computed tomography (CT) allows identification of fine positional anomalies
of bones during motion and under stress and has a potential role in the evaluation
of dynamic joint diseases. The increasing width of CT detector systems has made kinematic
CT clinically available. Information on acquisition protocol, patient preparation,
and the influence of motion on image quality is scarce in the literature despite the
obvious importance for the clinical application of this technique. In this article
we review the current knowledge on the relation between motion and artifacts, recommendations
for the acquisition protocol, as well as current indications for kinematic CT.
Keywords
computed tomography - kinematic - 4D - joints - protocol recommendations - patient
training
