Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT), specifically WBCT three-dimensional (3D) visualization approach allows for a more accurate assessment of foot alignment with attention to planus, cavus, varus or valgus deformities. Post-operatively, weight bearing CT (WBCT) has the potential to better…
Key Points: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality, can readily evaluate complex joint structures. The most important radiographic (X-Ray) criterion used in surgical decision making for osteoarthritis is joint space narrowing (JSN), or the loss of…
Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is superior in assessing bony structures compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) In this study, there was a 40% rate of discrepancy when grading knee subchondral insufficiency fractures on CBCT vs. MRI, with MRI…
Key Points: WBCT 3D Measurements volumetric measurements of the syndesmosis have shown to have a high specificity (83.3%) and sensitivity (95.8%) for the diagnosis of subtle injuries. Manual 3D WBCT volume measurement of syndesmosis, a promising method to detect instability,…
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities. Up to 40% of…
Key Points: Anterior tibial translation (ATT) and femorotibial rotation (FTR) are the two most common indicators of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The effects of weight bearing have proven to increase the sensitivity to ATT in ACL injured knees…
Key Points: Subtle Lisfranc injuries often go undiagnosed which can lead to devastating consequences and poor functional outcomes for elite athletes. An augmented stress weight bearing CT (WBCT) is a simple technique to improve the ability to detect subtle Lisfranc…
Key Points: Currently plain radiographs are the standard method in diagnosing syndesmotic ankle injuries even though the distal tibiofibular joint cannot be assessed due to superposition of the osseous structures in the foot. Weight bearing CT (WBCT) allows bilateral assessment…
Key Points: First tarsometatarsal joint (TMT1) hypermobility is associated with hallux valgus (HV) which is caused by TMT1 instability. Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) provides a clearer view of TMT1 morphology and instability by providing images of a patient under physiological…
It is feasible for a single-practitioner podiatry practice to add weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging and realize economical and operational benefits, Dr. Nicholas Hugentobler, DPM, explained in a webinar titled, “Incorporating Weight Bearing CT Imaging into the Daily Podiatric Practice” on FOOTInnovate. Dr.…
