Flintham, K, Alzyoud, K, England, A, Hogg, P and Snaith, B (2021) Comparing the supine and erect pelvis radiographic examinations: an evaluation of anatomy, image quality and radiation dose. British Journal of Radiology, 94. 1- 9. ISSN 0007-1285

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Pelvis radiographs are usually acquired supine despite standing imaging reflecting functional anatomy. We compared the supine and erect radiographic examinations for anatomical features, radiation dose and image quality. METHODS: Sixty patients underwent pelvis radiography in both supine and erect positions at the same examination appointment. Measures of body mass index and sagittal diameter were obtained. Images were evaluated using visual grading analysis and pelvic tilt was compared. Dose-area-product (DAP) values were recorded and inputted into the CalDose_X software to estimate effective dose (ED). The CalDose_X software allowed comparisons using data from the erect and supine sex-specific phantoms (MAX06 & FAX06). RESULTS: Patient sagittal diameter was greater on standing with an average 20.6% increase at the iliac crest (median 30.0, interquartile range [26.0 to 34.0] cm), in comparison to the supine position [24.0 (22.3 to 28.0) cm; p < 0.001]. 57 (95%) patients had posterior pelvic tilt on weight-bearing. Erect image quality was significantly decreased with median image quality scores of 78% (69 to 85) compared to 87% for the supine position [81 to 91] (p < 0.001). In the erect position the ED was 47% higher [0.17 (0.13 to 0.33) mSv versus 0.12 (0.08 to 0.18) mSv (p < 0.001)], influenced by the increased sagittal diameter. 42 (70%) patients preferred the standing examination. CONCLUSION: Patient diameter and pelvic tilt were altered on weightbearing. Erect images demonstrated an overall decrease in image quality with a higher radiation dose. Optimal acquisition parameters are required for erect pelvis radiography as the supine technique is not directly transferable.

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Additional Information: © 2021 The Authors. Published by the British Institute of Radiology The final version of this manuscript and all relevant information related to it can be found online at; https://www.birpublications.org/doi/10.1259/bjr.20210047
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Allied Health Professions
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Depositing User: Symplectic
Date Deposited: 19 May 2021 12:58
Last Modified: 14 May 2022 01:30
URI: https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/9596

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