Die Röntgendigitalanlage als Instrument zur kinematischen Untersuchung der Schulter — Eine Untersuchung zur Strahlenbelastung - Digital Radiography as a Tool for the Kinematic Analysis of the Shoulder Joint - A Study of Radiation Dose

The radiation exposure during biomechanical investigation of the shoulder joint done with a digital radiography system (Polytron 1000 VR - Siemens) was measured experimentally. Total radiation dose and surface dose were determined by phantom measurements. The radiation exposure per image is about 1/6 to 1/7 of that of a conventional study. The digital radiography system used is thus suitable for kinesiologic studies of large joints in healthy volunteers.