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Background of Weight Bearing Cone Beam Computed Tomography

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Weight Bearing Cone Beam Computed Tomography (WBCT) in the Foot and Ankle

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Standard radiographic imaging and the inauguration of the weight bearing cone beam computed tomography is described. The founding process of the Weight Bearing CT International Study Group (WBCT ISG) and the International WBCT Society is described. Furthermore, the background of the book is outlined.

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Richter, M. (2020). Background of Weight Bearing Cone Beam Computed Tomography. In: Weight Bearing Cone Beam Computed Tomography (WBCT) in the Foot and Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31949-6_1

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