Dr. Prof. Martinus Richter et al published a study in the March 2024 issue of Foot & Ankle Surgery. The team of researchers compared manually measured angles of the bones in the foot & ankle to those performed via an…
With Weight Bearing CT you can gain an increased understanding of the functional aspects of patient conditions. The limitations of supine CT and weight bearing x-rays could hinder the ability to observe the joint under load. With only two distinct…
A weight bearing CT (WBCT)-first approach in diagnosing syndesmotic instability emerged as the most cost-effective choice and lowest overall radiation dose exposure pathway by researchers at the Foot and Ankle Research Innovation Lab. Identifying subtle syndesmotic instability can be challenging,…
Weight bearing CT (WBCT) is a game changer in foot and ankle care. In-office access to CT imaging has reshaped many doctors' approaches to patient care, including Dr Hodges Davis, MD orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina. WBCT has been a routine…
In a case study, Dr. Glenn Gaston, MD, studied a 19-year-old female patient presenting ulnar wrist pain. Initial X-rays were negative and after six months of wrist brace use, the patient was still focally tender over the dorsal side of…
Cavovarus deformity in the foot involves the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and often the talus. Because the deformity is so complex, weight bearing CT can be a tremendous tool to evaluate patients with this condition. In a recent paper published in…
