Improvement of image quality and diagnostic confidence using Smart MAR – a projection-based CT protocol in patients with orthopedic metallic implants in hip, spine, and shoulder

Background In computed tomography (CT) scans, artifacts caused by metallic orthopedic implants still hamper the visualization of important, periprosthetic tissues. Smart MAR metal artifact reduction tool is a promising three-stage, projection-based, post-processing algorithm. Purpose To determine whether the Smart MAR tool improves subjective and objective image quality and diagnostic confidence in patients with orthopedic implants of the hip,...