Osteolysis of the clavicle

Journal Article · Fri Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 1988 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1988.03410210039019· OSTI ID:6203164

Ahmad, A

A letter to the editor and reply from the author are presented dealing with a radiology case-of-the-month. The superficial location of the clavicle makes it more prone to radiation effects only if low-energy roentgen rays or an electron beam is used. Since the case history does not describe the equipment used. The letter writer was not certain if the superficial location of the clavicle was a factor. If high-energy roentgen rays are used, the superficial location of the clavicle was a factor. If high-energy roentgen rays are used, the superficial location of the clavicle is advantageous since it will absorb a lesser dose compared with the deeper tissues.

• Research Organization: Mercury Memorial Medical Center, Benton Harbor, MI (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6203164
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 260:21
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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