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Quantifying Metal Artefact Reduction using Virtual Monochromatic Dual-Layer Detector Spectral CT Imaging in Unilateral and Bilateral Total Hip Prostheses by Wellenberg, R.H.H, Boomsma, M.F, van Osch, J.A.C, Vlassenbroek, A, Milles, J, Edens, M.A, Streekstra, G.J, Slump, C.H, Maas, M

“…Highlights • Dual-layer detector CT reduces metal artefacts at high monochromatic energies (keV). • 130 keV images were optimal based on quantitative analysis…”
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The efficacy of flexor tenotomy to prevent recurrent diabetic foot ulcers (DIAFLEX trial): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Mens, M.A., Busch-Westbroek, T.E., Bus, S.A., van Netten, J.J., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J., Maas, M., Nieuwdorp, M., Kerkhoffs, G.M.M.J., Stufkens, S.A.S.

“…Foot ulcers are a frequent and costly problem in people with diabetes mellitus and can lead to amputations. Prevention of these ulcers is therefore of…”
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Metal artifact reduction techniques in musculoskeletal CT-imaging by Wellenberg, R.H.H., Hakvoort, E.T., Slump, C.H., Boomsma, M.F., Maas, M., Streekstra, G.J.

“…•Metal artifacts impede the value and diagnostic accuracy of CT.•Modifying acquisition, reconstruction and visualization parameters reduce artifacts.•Combining…”
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Quantitative evaluation of the effects of dual-energy CT acquisition, reconstruction and postprocessing parameters on virtual Non-Calcium (VNCa) images by Wellenberg, R.H.H., Ahmed, R., Müller, F.C., Boesen, M., Faby, S., Jürgens, M., Maas, M., Streekstra, G.J.

“…The appearance and associated interpretation of Virtual Non-Calcium (VNCa) images extracted from dual-energy CT (DECT) acquisitions are influenced by many…”
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Geometric 3D analyses of the foot and ankle using weight-bearing and non weight-bearing cone-beam CT images: The new standard? by Broos, M., Berardo, S., Dobbe, J.G.G., Maas, M., Streekstra, G.J., Wellenberg, R.H.H.

“…•Geometrical 3D analyses are more reproducible and precise compared to 2D analyses.•Results of left and right feet are comparable for both 2D and 3D…”
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Sub-calcaneal plantar fat pad assessment using dual-energy computed tomography: First experience in the diabetic foot by Mens, M.A., Fassaert, T.F., Homan, J.H., Busch-Westbroek, T.E., Stufkens, S.A.S., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J., Bus, S.A., Nieuwdorp, M., Maas, M.

“…This study assessed the use of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) to evaluate sub-calcaneal plantar fat pad changes in people with diabetic neuropathy…”
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Improved diagnostic confidence in evaluating bone non-union using virtual monochromatic dual-energy CT by Donders, J.C.E., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J., Maas, M., Kloen, P.

“…•DECT reduces artifacts and improves image quality in patients with metal hardware.•DECT improves diagnostic confidence in evaluating impaired fracture…”
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Quantifying near metal visibility using dual energy computed tomography and iterative metal artifact reduction in a fracture phantom by Hakvoort, E.T., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J.

“…•Both the use of iMAR and DECT reduce metal artifacts caused by fixation implants.•DECT is superior to iMAR regarding fracture visibility adjacent to metal…”
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Metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joint angle measurements on weight-bearing CT images by Mens, M.A., Bouman, C.M.B., Dobbe, J.G.G., Bus, S.A., Nieuwdorp, M., Maas, M., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J.

“…The aim of this study was to present and evaluate methods of measuring toe joint angels using joint-surface based and inertial axes approaches. Nine scans of…”
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Interdisciplinary consensus of virtual monochromatic dual-energy CT images: is there discrepancy in preferred photon energy between surgeons and radiologists for the assessment of non-unions? by Wellenberg, R.H.H., Donders, J.C.E., Guitton, T.G., Streekstra, G.J., Kloen, P., Maas, M.

“…To investigate possible differences between surgeons and radiologists in selecting optimal photon energy settings from a set of virtual monochromatic…”
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