Measuring Leg Alignment in the Axial Plane with Weight Bearing CT

At the International Weight Bearing CT Society (WBCT) session during the 2024 European Foot & Ankle Society congress in Brussels, Andy Goldberg, OBE, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon at The Wellington Hospital in London, England discussed the rotational alignment of the lower limb determined by automated measurements on weight earing CT (WBCT).

Orthopedic diagnostics have traditionally relied on two-dimensional imaging in the coronal and sagittal planes, often overlooking the critical role of axial rotation. This oversight can lead to misdiagnoses and suboptimal treatment plans, particularly in cases involving rotational malalignment. That’s where CurveBeam AI’s WBCT systems come into play, transforming this landscape by providing comprehensive, three-dimensional assessments of limb alignment. The development of Axiometrics, an automated tool for alignment measurements in the axial plane, enable clinicians to analyze axial rotation alongside traditional planes, offering a more complete picture of the patient’s biomechanics.

Axiometrics is investigational only and is not available for sale.

Read more about Axiometrics here.