Key Points: Up to 20% of subtle Lisfranc injuries are missed on initial plain films. Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) can be very helpful in identifying Lisfranc injuries, because it provides a functional 3D view of the injured side compared to…
The benefits of using weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging for pre-operative planning have been explored in-depth in recent peer-reviewed scientific publications. However, users of this low dose modality have found it useful for post-operative assessment of fracture healing as well.…
Key Points: The Kellgren Lawrence (KL) grade is the most common system used to classify osteoarthritis (OA) severity, but it is a subjective evaluation with fair or poor reliability. Researchers described a new method of quantifying ankle osteoarthritis (OA) by…
Learn about the International Weight Bearing CT Society (IWBCTS) Standards Committee, principles of 3D measurements, and current supporting literature. Link to the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-ygrzgqHt1tMdBrBuD5Ulm7iQiIqWDK
Key Points: Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) has helped surgeons better understand the orientation and specifications of patients’ joints, and it allows for the development of individualized cutting guides that are both reliable and reproducible. Using preoperative WBCT for intraoperative procedures…
Key Points: This study compared clinical indications, demographic data, radiation dose and cost of weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging with traditional supine CT imaging (MDCT) for a cohort of pediatric patients. WBCT scans were performed in a private outpatient orthopedic…
Key Points: Weight Bearing CT imaging was used to observe elongation patterns of the superficial medial collateral ligament (sMCL) and posterior oblique ligament (POL). Previous studies have either been done in a non-weight bearing state or haven’t provided adequate radiographic…
Sports fans and sports medicine specialists alike are all watching sports star Rafael Nadal as he continues to collect victories at the Wimbledon Grand Slam as he plays with an injured foot. Despite his current performance, the question is whether…
Key Points 2D imaging has limitations for pathology such as Hallux Valgus (HV) as pronation on the sagittal and coronal planes cannot be fully appreciated. WBCT 3D measurements can reliably assess multiplanar deformities of the foot and ankle, which is…
With approximately 100,000 – 175,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions taking place annually in the United States, it’s essential to build out the tools to adequately evaluate patients with post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), concomitant injuries, and reconstructive complications[1]. As surgical techniques…
