Case Study: Augmented Stress Weight Bearing CT for Evaluation of Subtle Lisfranc Injuries in Elite Athletes
Key Points: Subtle Lisfranc injuries often go undiagnosed which can lead to devastating consequences and poor functional outcomes for elite athletes. An augmented stress weight bearing CT (WBCT) is a simple technique to improve the ability to detect subtle Lisfranc…
Seeing Beyond X-Rays: The Power of Weight Bearing CT Scans in Patient Care
In patient evaluations, doctors typically rely on physical exams and weight bearing x-rays to assess foot conditions. However, weight bearing CT (WBCT) technology has changed this process, providing a wealth of crucial information for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. In…
Implementing Automated 3D Measurements to Quantify Reference Values and Side-to-Side Differences in the Ankle Syndesmosis
Key Points: Currently plain radiographs are the standard method in diagnosing syndesmotic ankle injuries even though the distal tibiofibular joint cannot be assessed due to superposition of the osseous structures in the foot. Weight bearing CT (WBCT) allows bilateral assessment…
Webinar Preview: Using HiRise WBCT to Inform Surgical Planning of Patient-Specific Total Knee Replacement
Join us to hear firsthand from Dr. Prater as he shares insights on executing the first patient-specific total knee replacement planned using a weight-bearing CT scan. This webinar is a must-attend for orthopedic surgeons, medical professionals, and radiologists. Secure your…
How WBCT Gives Dr. Netto and His Patients Confidence in His Surgical Plans
Weight bearing CT (WBCT) allows the patient to stand upright while a gantry rotates around them. The CT scan provides information about the patient's anatomy when it is supporting the patient's body weight. In this video, Cesar de Cesar Netto,…
New Cone Beam CT Imaging Orthopedics Course Approved for ASRT Continuing Education Credits
Radvant Education, a continuing education platform for healthcare professionals, announced it has launched a new course. The "CBCT Imaging Technologist Orthopedics Course" is designed to provide comprehensive education to healthcare professionals in the orthopedic field specializing in Cone Beam CT…
Case-Control Study: The Role of First Tarsometatarsal Joint Morphology and Instability in the Etiology of Hallux Valgus
Key Points: First tarsometatarsal joint (TMT1) hypermobility is associated with hallux valgus (HV) which is caused by TMT1 instability. Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) provides a clearer view of TMT1 morphology and instability by providing images of a patient under physiological…
Using HiRise Weight Bearing CT to Inform Surgical Planning of Patient-Specific Total Knee Replacements
We are thrilled to announce an esteemed panel of speakers who are at the forefront of orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering: Dr. Canaan Prater, DO, from OrthoCarolina, a renowned orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in hip and knee procedures. Dr.…
