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WBCT and its Evolving Role in OA Research and Clinical Practice

CurveBeam AI

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.

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WBCT Indication Series: Hallux Valgus

CurveBeam AI

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

Global Radiology CME

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

Global Radiology CME

Radiography has no role in orbital injuries due to its lower sensitivity for soft tissues [4]. Radiographics. In 2015, Dr. Rice and Natalie Rice founded ,Global Radiology CME, to provide innovative radiology education at exciting international destinations, with the world's foremost authorities in their field. doi: 10.1148/rg.286085523

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A podcast radiating positivity

The British Institute of Radiology

I went through all this in 2015 when I discovered I had a Grade 1 benign posterior fossa meningioma. and to many people from the team at Addenbrooke’s, including a medical physicist and a research radiographer. A brain tumour diagnosis, like all major events, can set in place a chain of emotions, among them anger, fear and denial.

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

REBEL EM

Sites: Investigators recruited patients at 31 French emergency departments at university and nonuniversity hospitals Duration : June 1, 2009 to March 31, 2015. Absence of residual pneumothorax or the presence of an apical residual pneumothorax smaller than 2 cm, based on chest radiography. Recurrence of pneumothorax within 1 year.