PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - W. J. Shih
AU  - S. Magoun
AU  - V. Stipp
AU  - B. J. Mills
AU  - B. Wierzbinski
AU  - K. Gross
AU  - U. Y. Ryo
TI  - Volume Three-Dimensional Display of Bone SPECT Images
DP  - 1992 Sep 01
TA  - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
PG  - 141--146
VI  - 20
IP  - 3
4099  - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/20/3/141.short
4100  - http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/20/3/141.full
SO  - J. Nucl. Med. Technol.1992 Sep 01; 20
AB  - To assess the diagnostic usefulness of the volume three-dimensional (3-D) display in bone image interpretation using a triple head gamma camera, we studied technetium-99m hydroxyl methylene diphosphonate bone studies of 41 patients referred for bone metastasis, low back pain, or other conditions. In addition to planar images, SPECT images of the skull, cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, or pelvis were obtained. The processing time for the volume 3-D display was 5–10 min upon completion of the SPECT image. Volume 3-D display of each study was read along with planar and SPECT images. Volume 3-D display facilitates perception of regional abnormalities and lesions. The enhancement of 3-D perception by motion appears to be an inherent characteristic of the human perceptual system. We conclude that 3-D display enhances interpretation of bone SPECT images and may be an essential part of the interpretation of SPECT images.