Weight Bearing CT: A Game-Changer for Assessment of Knee Instability and ACL Injuries

Weight bearing CT offers a new way to evaluate knee instability and ACL injuries.- a fast, low-radiation, and highly detailed 3D imaging alternative to traditional methods. In a recent talk at AAOS 2025, Dr. Camillo Helito, MD, PhD, Prof highlighted groundbreaking research on using this technology to assess tibial translation, femoral tibial rotation, and post-operative knee laxity. His team at the University of São Paulo has established key protocols for weight bearing CT in knee evaluations, showing its potential to replace or complement MRIs for certain diagnostics. As research continues, weight bearing CT is poised to become an essential tool in orthopedic imaging, improving both diagnosis and patient outcomes.

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