Dorothee Harder
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Dorothee Harder is a leading researcher in advanced musculoskeletal imaging, with a focus on upright and weight-bearing computed tomography (CT) of the spine. Her major contribution lies in pioneering the clinical translation of 3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) systems for spinal assessment, addressing a critical gap in conventional supine imaging. In her landmark 2018 study, she demonstrated the feasibility of a prototype upright CBCT system for imaging the lumbar spine in human cadaveric specimens, systematically evaluating image quality and radiation dose across varying body mass indices. This work, which has garnered 19 citations, established foundational protocols for optimizing dose while maintaining diagnostic quality, directly enabling future clinical applications for patients with spinal instability or postural pain. Harder’s research bridges engineering and radiology, providing a non-invasive tool to visualize spinal alignment under natural load-bearing conditions. Her findings have significant implications for surgical planning and biomechanical research, positioning her as a key figure in the evolution of upright CT technology.
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