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Implementation of enhanced dynamic wedge using Theraplan.

J A Cramb·T L Ackerly
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The article discusses how to use the standard utility program on Theraplan to create physical wedges which are equivalent to each of the enhanced dynamic wedges. The user must first create segmented treatment tables for each wedge, using a spreadsheet, and then convert these tables to equivalent thicknesses of an arbitrary wedge material. These thicknesses are then supplied to Theraplan. The paper discusses the agreement achieved between Theraplan and measured data, and the quality assurance procedures which should be adopted.

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J A Cramb, T L Ackerly. 1997. Implementation of enhanced dynamic wedge using Theraplan.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0958-3947(97)00025-3

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