The True-Blue technique: Enhanced chondral assessment of the chest wall

J Orthop Res. 2024 Mar;42(3):678-684. doi: 10.1002/jor.25719. Epub 2023 Oct 31.

Abstract

There is a growing understanding and identification of costal cartilage injuries, however, diagnosis of these injuries remains difficult. We present a novel radiodensity based coloring technique, termed the True-Blue technique, to manipulate 3D CT imaging and more accurately diagnose costochondral injuries.

Keywords: 3D CT; costal cartilage; costal margin; costochondral junction; radiodensity.

MeSH terms

  • Ribs / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Wall* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed