Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has fundamentally changed the evaluation and management of foot and…
WBCT: Hip Dysplasia Evaluation
There is a new era in hip dysplasia evaluation when it comes to advanced imaging. WBCT now enables a functional examination of femoral head coverage and specific areas of impingement while the patient is standing rather than lying supine. For patients and surgeons considering surgical intervention, having a more accurate understanding of functional anatomic position could prove helpful in improving long-term outcomes and preventing early onset of hip osteoarthritis.