What Is It Like to Use a Weight Bearing CT Scanner? A Radiologic Technologist Shares Her Experience

When orthopedic practices evaluate weight bearing CT (WBCT) technology, conversations often focus on image quality and clinical decision-making. But another important question is: What is the day-to-day experience for the technologists operating the system?

In this video, Savannah, a radiologic technologist at OrthoCarolina’s Foot & Ankle Institute, discusses her experience using the HiRise™ WBCT system as part of her daily workflow. She explains how quickly she became comfortable operating the scanner, why the open design helps reduce patient anxiety, and how the automated positioning streamlines imaging compared with conventional X-ray exams.

For imaging directors, orthopedic administrators, and radiology leaders evaluating weight bearing CT workflow, this firsthand perspective highlights practical considerations beyond image quality, including staff training, patient throughput, and ease of adoption.

In this video, you’ll learn:

1. How long it took a radiologic technologist to become comfortable operating HiRise.
2. What the patient experience is like during a weight-bearing CT exam.
3. How automated positioning compares with conventional X-ray workflows.
4. Why workflow efficiency can improve for both patients and technologists.
5. How quickly studies are completed and made available for physician review.