This history page in the series “Leaders in MSK radiology” is dedicated to the memory
and achievements of the German radiologist Gustav Peter Bucky who invented the Bucky
diaphragm grids. He wanted to become an engineer but bowed to his parents' wishes
and went to medical school. By using his technical skills, he made revolutionary contributions
to the early X-ray technique.
Keywords
Potter-Bucky grid - radiography - history