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R Van Tiggelen

Publications and source records attributed to R Van Tiggelen.

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PubMed2001

Since 1895, orthopaedic surgery relies on x-ray imaging: a historical overview from discovery to computed tomography.

The first application of x-ray techniques to human beings was made in Germany by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in November 1895. From this first use, different groups became interested in creating and improving the technical devices. Focusing on Germany, in honour of the centenary of the awarding of the first Nobel Prize in Physics to Röntgen in 1901, we present some of the milestones in x-ray imaging, from the first pioneer's approach on glass plates, cathode x-ray tubes, fluoroscopy, earlier communications leading to x-ray films and screens, rotating x-ray tubes, tomography and CT, classic textbooks, radioprotection aspects, as well as some contributions in radiological techniques and orthopedic pathology.

Equipment Design↗
PubMed2001

Since 1895, orthopaedic surgery needs X-ray imaging: a historical overview from discovery to computed tomography.

The first application of X-ray techniques to human beings was made in Germany by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in November 1895. From this first use, different groups became interested in creating and improving the technical devices. Focusing on Germany, in honour of the centenary of the awarding of the first Nobel Prize in Physics to Röntgen in 1901, we present some of the milestones in X-ray imaging, from the first pioneer's approach on glass plates, cathode X-ray tubes, fluoroscopy, earlier communications leading to X-ray films and screens, rotating xray tubes, tomography and CT, classic textbooks, radioprotection aspects, as well as some contributions in radiological techniques and orthopedic pathology.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed2001

Were X-rays produced before the discovery by Röntgen?

Were X-rays produced before their formal discovery by Röntgen? Analysis of unexpected findings by others shows that undoubtedly X-rays were produced before Röntgen. However, the latter is the real discoverer of the rays named by himself "X-rays" or Röntgen rays to honour his discovery so meaningful for the patients all over the world in the diagnosis and treatment of severe illnesses as cancer, and also used in some industrial applications.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed1999

Subperiosteal ganglion cyst of the tibia. A communication with the knee demonstrated by delayed arthrography.

We report a patient with a subperiosteal ganglion cyst of the tibia which was imaged by radiography, arthrography, CT and MRI. The images were correlated with the arthroscopic surgical and histological findings. Spiculated formation of periosteal new bone on plain radiographs led to the initial suspicion of a malignant tumour. Demonstration of the cystic nature of the tumour using cross-sectional imaging was important for the precise diagnosis. Communication between the ganglion cyst and the knee was shown by a delayed arthrographic technique, and the presence of this communication was confirmed at arthroscopy and surgically.

Arthrography↗
PubMed1998

Objective roentgenologic measurements of the influence of ankle braces on pathologic joint mobility. A comparison of 9 braces.

The stabilizing effect of external support (taping and nine different ankle braces) was tested in a total of 220 functionally unstable ankles. A standard surface EMG controlled stress Roentgen test protocol was used, measuring talar tilt (TT) without support and with tape bandage or brace. Different levels of TT restraining by external support could be identified. Tape bandage and two braces had a highly significant influence on the talar tilt. The mean TT without support was decreased by using from 13.4 degrees to 4.9 degrees, by using one brace to 4.8 degrees and by using another brace to 5.9 degrees. These two braces are effective for protection during functional treatment. A classification into three grades of effectiveness is proposed. It is concluded that the stabilizing influence offered by bandages and braces should be measured before using the external support as a treatment device for acute ankle sprain and as a reliable protection against sprain injuries in daily living and sports.

Activities of Daily Living↗
PubMed1995

[The military radiologist Etienne Henrard (1870-1941) ... or the Belgian doctor Hirtz].

Etienne Henrard was undoubtedly the most important Belgian military radiologist. Besides his clinical radiological activities, he quickly became interested in stereoradiography and the removal of foreign bodies, which earned him international fame. During the First World War he continued his work and improved his techniques in the hospital "L'Océan" at De Panne, in collaboration with Antoine Depage. He was a Founding fellow member of the "Société belge de Radiologie" and of the "Journal belge de Radiologie", of which he was the Secretary (1909-1912), Vice-President (1913-1914), Président (1919-1920), Editor-in-Chief (1924-1940), and finally Treasurer (1932-1940). He was a founding fellow member, and later the President (1924-1938) and Honorary President of the "Union professionnelle des Médecins belges Radiologistes". He was the Honorary President of the Third Congress of Radiology in the French-speaking world. He was due to receive an international tribute, but an unfortunate date had been chosen: May 19, 1940.

Belgium↗
PubMed1995

The beginning of radiology in Belgium.

It is quite difficult to determine who produced the first "cathodographs" in Belgium. As soon as the news of the discovery spread in Belgium, numerous Belgian laboratories repeated, and even improved, Röntgen's experiments. Scientists who made important contributions include J.D. Lucas, J. Thirion, W. van Havre, F. Dwelshauvers-Dery, F. Richard, Van Duyse and J. De Nobele, Herthoge, Th. Dineur, A. Bienfait, L. Lejeune, and J. Maffei ...

Belgium↗
PubMed1993

Femoral periosteal thickening in pustulotic arthroosteitis, including 3-year followup by magnetic resonance imaging.

We describe 2 female patients with femoral periosteal thickening, in association with signs of pustulotic arthroosteitis in the sternocostoclavicular region and spine. In one patient, inflammatory changes were seen in muscular tissue surrounding this area of periosteal thickening, with fibrosis in the corresponding marrow. Over a period of up to 4 years after bone biopsy, cortical hyperostosis was observed spreading over a longer segment of her femoral diaphysis, while its thickness decreased over the longterm. Bone biopsy probably contributed to the striking periosteal thickening surrounded by inflammatory lesions in the surrounding muscles of this patients.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

Gaucher disease.

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Femur Head Necrosis↗
PubMed1989

Osteoblastoma of the patella. Case report and review of the literature.

Benign osteoblastoma is a rare tumor; the majority of lesions occur in the spine, femur, and tibia. Osteoblastoma in the patella is so rare that it seems not to have been reported previously in more than one case. A 29-year-old man with a sports injury, who failed to respond to conservative treatment over a prolonged period of time, was later found to have an osteoblastoma of the patella.

Adult↗