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Scientific Overview of Weight Bearing Cone Beam Computed Tomography

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In the last decade, cone beam computed tomography technology with improved designs allowing flexible gantry movements has allowed both supine and standing weight-bearing imaging of the lower extremity. To date, there is no review article summarizing this imaging modality in the foot and ankle. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature review of relevant clinical studies targeting the use of weight bearing computed tomography in diagnosis of patients with foot and ankle disorders. Furthermore, this review aims to offer insight to those with an interest in considering possible future research opportunities with the use of this technology.

Based on Barg A, Bailey T, Richter M, de Cesar Netto C, Lintz F, Burssens A, Phisitkul P, Hanrahan CJ, Saltzman CL. Weight-bearing Computed Tomography of the Foot and Ankle. Foot Ankle Int 2018; 39(3): 376–86.

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Barg, A. (2020). Scientific Overview 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_2

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