Hounsfield Scale Applications

The Hounsfield Scale is a system used in medical imaging, particularly CT scans, to measure how much tissues block X-ray beams. It assigns numerical values to different tissues: air has the lowest (around -1000), water is zero, and dense materials like bone are higher. This scale helps doctors distinguish between various tissues and identify abnormalities, such as tumors or fractures, by providing precise, standardized measurements of tissue density. Ultimately, it enhances diagnosis accuracy and guides treatment planning by clearly differentiating the structures inside your body.