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WBCT Indications Series: Midfoot Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

In addition, WBCT better quantifies 3 the structural deformity of Chopart, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid joints when compared to conventional radiography and non-weight bearing computed tomography images. However, the severity of deformity and involved joints were difficult to determine on plain radiographs alone.

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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

AuntMinnie

"Together with our radiographers, I learned to scan cardiac patients and learned special anatomy from pediatric cardiologists and pediatric cardiac surgeons." He noted that in 2019, the European Society of Cardiology issued updated guidelines for diagnostic imaging of coronary artery disease (CAD), recommending noninvasive imaging (i.e.,

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WBCT Indications Series: Syndesmosis

CurveBeam AI

A weight bearing CT scan can: Provide increased sensitivity and specificity over radiographs​. X-rays were non-diagnostic. 2019 Dec;40(12):1430-1437. Epub 2019 Aug 23. Differentiate pathology from natural variability in patient anatomy via contralateral comparison to uninjured ankle as internal control 1.​ Foot Ankle Int.

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WBCT Indications Series: PCFD

CurveBeam AI

A weight bearing CT scan can: Provide an assessment of important anatomical markers of pronounced hindfoot deformity and peritalar subluxation (PTS), difficult to visualize on conventional two-dimensional radiographs 1. 2019 Feb;40(2):152-158. PMID: 32851880.​ (2) 2) Jeng CL, Rutherford T, Hull MG, Cerrato RA, Campbell JT. Leardini, A.,

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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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Emergency Guide to Stroke Neuroimaging

Northwestern EM

Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography in emergency assessment of patients with suspected acute stroke: a prospective comparison. Contrast enhancement and contrast extravasation on computed tomography after intra-arterial thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Last Update: March 22 2019.