Factors influencing bone scan quality

A reliable subjective method of assessing bone scan quality is described. A large number of variables which theoretically could influence scan quality were submitted to regression and factor analysis. Obesity, age, sex and abnormality of scan were found to be significant but weak variables.

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Published in:European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1983-01, Vol.8 (10), p.436-439
Main Authors: ADAMS, F. G, SHIRLEY, A. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bone and Bones - diagnostic imaging
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Osteoarticular system. Muscles
Radionuclide Imaging
Radionuclide investigations
Regression Analysis
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Summary:A reliable subjective method of assessing bone scan quality is described. A large number of variables which theoretically could influence scan quality were submitted to regression and factor analysis. Obesity, age, sex and abnormality of scan were found to be significant but weak variables.
ISSN:0340-6997
1619-7089
DOI:10.1007/BF00252942