Hip dysplasia is a complex deformity of the acetabulum and femoral head that results in instability and overloading at the edge of the acetabulum. Weight bearing CT is a technique that provides detailed 3D information of the hip in functional…
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.…
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…
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…
Highlight from IWBCTS session at EFAS in Madrid: Andy Goldberg discusses the importance of assessing axial alignment, including of the hip & knee joints, when planning ankle replacements. CurveBeam AI is a proud sponsor of the IWBCTS.
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…
There’s a lot about pediatric pes planus, or flexible flat foot deformity, that orthopedic surgeons don’t understand. What they do know is that while BMI, gender and other hereditary factors come in to play, the morphology of the os calcis…
The benefits of Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) usher in a new era of orthopedic diagnostics, illuminating previously obscure aspects of hindfoot alignment. The shift from 2D X-ray technology to 3D imaging has been profound, offering a more intricate understanding of…
Key Points: Stress fractures should always be considered in athletes with ankle pain. This is the first published case in which weight bearing CT (WBCT) was used in diagnosis and surgical planning of a stress fracture. In the sport of…
Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has advantages over traditional forms of imaging such as X-Ray or supine CT according to Dr. Sudheer Reddy, a foot & ankle orthopedic surgeon at Shady Grove Orthopedics in Rockville, MD. “WBCT imaging can help…
