@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10008912, title = {Procedure to Use Quantitative Bone-Specific SPECT/CT in North Karelia Central Hospital}, author = {L. Korpinen and P. Taskinen and P. Rautio}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This study aimed to describe procedures that we developed to use in the quantitative, bone-specific SPECT/CT at our hospital. Our procedures included the following questions for choosing imaging protocols, which were based on a clinical doctor's referral: (1) Is she/he a cancer patient or not? (2) Are there any indications of inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis? We performed about 1,106 skeletal scintigraphies over two years. About 394 patients were studied with quantitative bone-specific single-photon emission computed tomography/computerized tomography (SPECT/CT) (i.e., about 36% of all bone scintigraphies). Approximately 64% of the patients were studied using the conventional Anterior-Posterior/Posterior-Anterior imaging. Our procedure has improved efficiency and decreased cycle times. }, journal = {International Journal of Health and Medical Engineering}, volume = {12}, number = {3}, year = {2018}, pages = {98 - 106}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10008912}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/135}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 135, 2018}, }