Abstract
The efficiency of conventional radiological methods in detecting osseous destruction has been investigated. Using human lumbar vertebrae, detection of a defect on lateral x-ray was only possible when between 50% and 75% of the cancellous bone thickness had been removed, whilst on A.P. view a greater deficit was necessary. The practical implications of these observations to initial radical therapy of certain cancers and also to subsequent endocrine and chemotherapy is discussed. The need for an alternative more sensitive method for detecting changes in bone structure is obvious. The efficiency of conventional radiological methods in detecting osseous destruction has been investigated. Using human lumbar vertebrae, detection of a defect on lateral x-ray was only possible when between 50% and 75% of the cancellous bone thickness had been removed, whilst on A.P. view a greater deficit was necessary. The practical implications of these observations to initial radical therapy of certain cancers and also to subsequent endocrine and chemotherapy is discussed. The need for an alternative more sensitive method for detecting changes in bone structure is obvious.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
