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WBCT and its Evolving Role in OA Research and Clinical Practice

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Key Points: Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can detect signs of osteoarthritis (OA), such as osteophytes, subchondral cysts, and joint space narrowing better than radiographs. 43 (3) (2015) 213-220 ) JSW mapping has historically been performed manually, and can suffer from operator error. Segal et al. Segal et al.

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WBCT Indication Series: Hallux Valgus

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Diagnosis While radiographs are typically sufficient to make the diagnosis, WBCT scans may be useful to plan surgical treatment. Accurately assess sesamoid position as plain radiographs cannot determine whether the sesamoids have been reduced within their grooves 5. . • Assess congruency and degenerative changes at the 1st MTP joint.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

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A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. Radiographs should be repeated after two weeks to ensure surgery is unnecessary.

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Lens Subluxation

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Radiography has no role in orbital injuries due to its lower sensitivity for soft tissues [4]. Radiographics. Sai is also a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and is involved with giving back to the community at a local free clinic as a medical assistant. Treatment of ectopia lentis often is nonsurgical. doi: 10.1148/rg.286085523

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The Needle Vs. The Knife for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Closer Look at the EXPRED Study

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PMID: 36693146 Clinical Question: In patients aged 18-50 years with primary and complete pneumothorax, is simple aspiration non-inferior to chest tube drainage for rates of pulmonary re-expansion within 24 hours? Absence of residual pneumothorax or the presence of an apical residual pneumothorax smaller than 2 cm, based on chest radiography.

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