Gustav Peter Bucky: An Engineer in the Service of Health

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28: 103-104 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1776053This history page in the series “Leaders in MSK radiology” is dedicated to the memory and achievements of the German radiologist Gustav Peter Bucky who invented the Bucky diaphragm grids. He wanted to become an engineer but bowed to his parents' wishes and went to medical school. By using his technical skills, he made revolutionary contributions to the early X-ray technique. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
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