The use of upright CT, also known as weight bearing CT (WBCT), is one of…

Tibial Plateau Fracture Case Study
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.
Below, we explore a case in which post-operative X-Rays obscured the extent of a non-union of a tibial plateau fracture. AWBCT scan of the same patient was acquired in-office, and provided a much more accurate view of of the lack of bone healing.
Post-Operative Follow Up
X-Ray Study
Post-operative X-Rays appeared to show a healed posterior shear tibial plateau fracture.
WBCT Study
However, the WBCT scan reveals a portion of the fracture is not yet healed.



