The Utility of Digital Tomosynthesis to the Practicing Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon: A Case Series

Objective:To document the role of digital tomosynthesis (DTS) in the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic trauma patients.Design:Retrospective case series.Setting:Level 1 trauma center with nonunion referral patient population.Participants:Four orthopaedic trauma patients with musculoskeletal injuries.Intervention:Three revision surgical procedures and 1 conservative treatment for patients with periprosthetic fractures or nonunions.Results:DTS successfully visualized 2 nonunions, 1 refracture, and 1 arthrodesis.Main Outcome Measure:Documented fracture or nonunion on imaging.Conclusions:DTS has the potential to be of significant value in the detection and follow-up of fractures.Level of Evidence:Diagnostic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.