Extremity CT Imaging for Orthopedics
The HiRise is a low dose cone beam CT system. The upper extremity scans are quick and allow for patients to be scanned in a comfortable seated position.
Estimation of Radiographic Joint Space of the Trapeziometacarpal Joint with Computed Tomographic Validation
Key Points: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality, can readily evaluate complex joint structures. The most important radiographic (X-Ray) criterion used in surgical decision making for osteoarthritis is joint space narrowing (JSN), or the loss of…
Advantages of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Evaluation of Subchondral Insufficiency Fractures of the Knee Compared to MRI
Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is superior in assessing bony structures compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) In this study, there was a 40% rate of discrepancy when grading knee subchondral insufficiency fractures on CBCT vs. MRI, with MRI…
Automation Improves the Efficiency of Weight Bearing CT Scan 3D Volumetric Assessments of the Syndesmosis
Key Points: WBCT 3D Measurements volumetric measurements of the syndesmosis have shown to have a high specificity (83.3%) and sensitivity (95.8%) for the diagnosis of subtle injuries. Manual 3D WBCT volume measurement of syndesmosis, a promising method to detect instability,…
Can WBCT Be a Game-Changer in the Assessment of Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability?
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities. Up to 40% of…
Assessment of Knee Instability in ACL-Injured Knees Using Weight Bearing Computed Tomography
Key Points: Anterior tibial translation (ATT) and femorotibial rotation (FTR) are the two most common indicators of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The effects of weight bearing have proven to increase the sensitivity to ATT in ACL injured knees…
The Advantage of CBCT in Short Staffing Challenges for MSK Imaging
Clinic short staffing in medical imaging departments presents a challenge, impacting patient care, patient leakage, and workflow efficiency. With cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging for orthopedics, your orthopedic department can ensure reliable access to necessary advanced diagnostic imaging exams. Unlike…
Hugentobler: pedCAT Improves Practice Workflow
It is feasible for a single-practitioner podiatry practice to add weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging and realize economical and operational benefits, Dr. Nicholas Hugentobler, DPM, explained in a webinar titled, “Incorporating Weight Bearing CT Imaging into the Daily Podiatric Practice” on FOOTInnovate. Dr…
Redefining Patient Care with Cone Beam CT
"Cone beam CT reduces the barriers for orthopedic practices to offer CT imaging in-house," says Dr. Benjamin Stronach, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at UAMS Health. The footprint of a cone beam CT system is more manageable than a medical CT…
WBCT is Helping Orthopedic Surgeons Understand Foot Deformities in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Weight bearing CT scans are helping us understand pediatric foot deformities better than ever before. Did you know 90% of children with cerebral palsy develop a foot deformity? Relative position and orientation of the talus, calcaneus, and navicular bones are…
