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WBCT Indications Series: Midfoot Arthritis

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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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WBCT Indications Series: Lisfranc

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Diagnosis The diagnosis of Lisfranc injuries may be challenging on plain radiographs alone. Radiographs were indeterminate. 2021, May 20). 2021 Nov;39(11):2497-2505. Epub 2021 Jan 6. 2021 Jan;134:109419. A WBCT scan may also provide additional information about concomitant injuries and fractures.​

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WBCT Indications Series: PCFD

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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. 2021 Jun;42(6):757-767. Epub 2021 Jan 27. Sci Rep 11, 16139 (2021). 2021 Jan;134:109419.

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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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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. 2021 Jan;134:109419. Journal of the Foot & Ankle.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. 1 ] This diagnostic procedure involves swallowing a pill-sized camera that records thousands of images of the alimentary canal including the small intestine, an area difficult to examine via traditional endoscopy.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

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KUB indicates kidneys, ureter, and bladder (plain abdominal radiograph); CT, computed tomography; and PCD, percutaneous catheter drainage. Date of download: 7/25/2021 EPN is a life-threatening condition that warrants an immediate treatment. RadioGraphics. 2000;160(6):797-805. doi:10.1001/archinte.160.6.797