[Digital X-ray technologies in the evaluation of bone structure].

The paper considers the comparative characteristics of microfocus X-ray study, standard X-ray study, and multislice computed tomography in the evaluation of the bone structure. Microfocus X-ray study was found to fuller characterize the trabecular bone structure, to reveal small foci of destruction and low-contrast bone sequesters that are invisible on a standard X-ray film, and to describe a periosteal reaction. Microfocus X-ray study with direct x5 or x7 magnification in combination with computed radiography should be a stage I procedure for the study of the bone structure of the hand, foot, leg, forearm, elbow and ankle joints and the use standard X-ray study is inadvisable.