Tennis Player Rafael Nadal Diagnosed with Müller Weiss Syndrome
Sports fans and sports medicine specialists alike are all watching sports star Rafael Nadal as he continues to collect victories at the Wimbledon Grand Slam as he plays with an injured foot. Despite his current performance, the question is whether…
Study Finds 3D WBCT Measurements are Reliable for Hallux Valgus Planning
Key Points 2D imaging has limitations for pathology such as Hallux Valgus (HV) as pronation on the sagittal and coronal planes cannot be fully appreciated. WBCT 3D measurements can reliably assess multiplanar deformities of the foot and ankle, which is…
How To Get a Complete Evaluation of ACL Reconstruction in One Imaging Study
With approximately 100,000 – 175,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions taking place annually in the United States, it’s essential to build out the tools to adequately evaluate patients with post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), concomitant injuries, and reconstructive complications[1]. As surgical techniques…
A Novel Anteroposterior Axis of the Tibia for TKA: A WBCT Analysis
Key Points: On weight bearing CT (WBCT) scans of healthy subjects, the AP axis was found to be positioned in 7.4 degrees of internal rotation relative to the traditional AP axis measured on supine CT scans. Researchers concluded WBCT clearly…
Effective Dose of HiRise Hip Scan “Substantially Lower” than MDCT
Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) imaging of the hip and extremities permits diagnosis and surgical management by assessing misalignment. A team of researchers led by Jaydev Dave, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University, set out to measure and…
Case: WBCT Helps Diagnose Source of Ankle Pain
Prof. Dr. Markus Walther is the Director of Foot and Ankle Department of Schön Klinik München Harlaching and Medical Director of FIFA Medical Center Munich. He is an active member of German, European, American and International foot and ankle societies.…
