Nora Conrads

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Nora Conrads is a rising researcher in musculoskeletal imaging, specializing in advanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and tomosynthesis for orthopedic applications. Her work focuses on optimizing imaging protocols to reduce radiation dose while enhancing diagnostic accuracy for the appendicular skeleton and spine. Conrads’ major contributions include demonstrating the dose reduction potential of twin robotic X-ray systems for upper extremity CBCT, a study that has garnered 7 citations and established a benchmark for safer imaging. She also pioneered the combination of gantry-free CBCT with iterative metal artefact reduction, achieving 6 citations for improving post-surgical follow-up of osteosynthesis materials—a critical advancement for evaluating hardware complications. Her innovative “one-stop-shop” CT arthrography of the wrist, which eliminates patient repositioning, streamlines musculoskeletal interventions and has been cited 2 times. Additionally, Conrads explored upright tomosynthesis of the lumbar spine, addressing the limitations of traditional imaging under physiological load. With a growing citation record and a focus on practical, patient-centered solutions, Conrads is shaping the future of orthopedic imaging by merging high-resolution 3D visualization with reduced radiation exposure.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Dose reduction potential in cone-beam CT imaging of upper extremity joints with a twin robotic x-ray system

   7 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Combining gantry-free cone-beam computed tomography with iterative metal artefact reduction for surgical follow-up imaging of the appendicular skeleton

   6 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Upright Tomosynthesis of the Lumbar Spine

   2 citations · 2023
4. 4
   One-stop-shop CT arthrography of the wrist without subject repositioning by means of gantry-free cone-beam CT

   2 citations · 2022

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