The current dominant role of conventional radiography must be reassessed at increasingly shorter intervals in view of the continuing emergence of new imaging modalities that are available to diagnose peripheral @entity85 . In comparison with conventional radiography, digital radiographic techniques offer advantages for optimization of image quality and dose, such as a wider dynamic range and post-processing of images. Currently, digital luminescence radiography (storage phosphor radiography) is the most commonly used digital method for obtaining radiographs, using the established positioning projections and routines of the film-screen technique. A new process, radiography with flat-panel amorphous @entity6619 detectors, is still under development. Computed tomography is a valuable tool for diagnosing @entity85 , especially when three-dimensional data sets are acquired; these allow reformating images in all planes desired (2D technique) or in a volumetric format (3D technique). Established indications for CT in the peripheral skeleton are @entity173 , @entity13316 and calcaneal @entity174 ; however, CT may be used as a supplement to radiography in every region of the body. Sonography is beginning to play an increasingly important role in @entity130 . Muscle and @entity1796 are the most common indications, but worthwhile information can be gained of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee joints, supplementing conventional or digital radiography. Magnetic resonance imaging effectively visualizes traumatic changes of the skeleton and the peripheral soft tissues. It is the method of choice to @entity174 . It can be used to diagnose muscle and @entity1796 . @entity130 , especially in the knee and the shoulder joint, are common indications for MRI in the posttraumatic setting.

@entity130 : imaging of peripheral XXXX .

@entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures', 'detect occult fractures'] @entity173 :: ('MESH:D006620', 'Disease') :: ['hip fractures'] @entity1796 :: ('MESH:D013708', 'Disease') :: ['tendon injuries'] @entity13316 :: ('MESH:D014954', 'Disease') :: ['wrist injuries'] @entity85 :: ('MESH:D009140', 'Disease') :: ['musculoskeletal injuries', 'injuries of the peripheral musculoskeletal system'] @entity6619 :: ('MESH:D012825', 'Chemical') :: ['silicon'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['Joint injuries', 'trauma']
@entity85 :: (MESH:D009140,Disease) :: ['musculoskeletal injuries']
