Table 1 5-point Likert-type scale evaluating subjective CT image quality and impact of subjective CT image quality on clinical decision-making

5

Excellent visualization of fracture line; no influence on fracture diagnosis

Excellent definition of fracture line and fracture displacement; no influence on clinical decision-making

4

Good visualization of fracture line; no influence on fracture diagnosis

Good definition of fracture line and fracture displacement; no influence on clinical decision-making

3

Adequate visualization of fracture line; no influence on fracture diagnosis

Adequate definition of fracture line and fracture displacement; no influence on clinical decision-making

2

Poor visualization of fracture line; greatly impacts fracture diagnosis

Poor definition of fracture line and fracture displacement; impacts clinical decision-making

1

Extremely poor visualization of fracture line; diagnosis is difficult or impossible

Extremely poor definition of fracture line and fracture displacement; impacts clinical decision-making