WBCT is “Financially Viable” for Ortho Practices
Researchers from Campbell Clinic presented a poster on the cost effectiveness of WBCT for orthopedic practices at the 2021 AOFAS Annual Meeting. Link to the Full Published Study.
Bio-Screws Could Eliminate Need for MAR Protocols in Post-Op Imaging
Bio-integrative (BI) cannulated screws may be a preferred alternative to metallic implants to decrease implant-related artifacts (IRA) as they may remove the need for special CT metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms, according to a recent study by Dr. Christian VandeLune…
Using Area and Volume Measurements via WBCT to Detect Lisfranc Instability
Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can effectively differentiate between stable and unstable Lisfranc injuries, according to a recent study by Dr. Rohan Bhimani et al, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. WBCT demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity,…
WBCT Reveals Subtalar Joint Instability Mechanisms
Are two-dimensional imaging techniques to blame for the diagnostic enigma of subtalar joint instability? An emerging technology, three-dimensional weight bearing CT (WBCT), may be the solution to better understanding the concept of hindfoot instability. A recent study by Dr. Arne…
Videocast: Revealing the 3D Perspectives of Hindfoot Alignment with WBCT
Weight bearing CT imaging could change how surgeons approach hindfoot alignment (HA) & deformity. Multiple scientific papers delve into the difficulties of measuring HA on traditional radiographs. Challenges posed by 2D imaging include superimposition by the midfoot and dependency on…
Researchers Define Normal Values for MT Rotation via WBCT Imaging
Key Points Researchers from RNOH Stanmore analyzed 182 feet via WBCT to define normal values for 1st MT rotation. Normal range is be between -5 and 16 degrees for the MPA and - 4 and 18 degrees for the α…
CBCT Increases Patient Turnover in ER by 23%, Study Finds
Introducing a cone beam CT (CBCT) device into a French emergency room’s radiology department resulted in up to a 62.9% decrease in radiation dose to patients as compared to conventional medical CT (MDCT) and a 23.6% increase in patient turnover…
Accuracy of Weight Bearing CT versus Non-Weight Bearing CT Scans for Patient-Specific Instrumentation in Total Ankle Replacement
As Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) becomes the gold standard for end stage ankle arthritis, methods to improve implantation accuracy to increase implant lifespan become increasingly important. A recent study found that using Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) for pre-operative patient-specific navigation…
Scientific Literature: The New Standard? A Comparison of 2D and 3D Measurements of the Foot & Ankle Via Weight Bearing CT Imaging
A group of radiologists from the Netherlands and Italy are asking if 3D angle measurements taken on weight bearing CT scans should be the new standard for foot & ankle evaluation. Automated 3D analyses of the foot & ankle using…
Cone Beam CT Confirms Scaphoid Fracture Union Quicker than X-Ray
Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is more accurate than X-Ray for predicting scaphiod healing at early follow-up (six weeks), thus enabling faster mobilization of patients and return to daily activity and work, according to a study published by Lucia Calisto et…
