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Researchers Discover Contrast Dye Shortage Affected Assessment of Stroke Patients

Imaging Technology

Injecting or drinking the media contrast helps doctors see blood vessels and organs more clearly in an x-ray or a computed tomography ( CT ) scan. According to the study , the number of CTA and CTP scans across the country decreased during the shortage, which lasted from mid-April to early June of 2022.

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Weight Bearing CT Imaging for Sports Medicine

CurveBeam AI

Common Indications Syndesmosis Provide increased sensitivity and specificity over radiographs 1. Can Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography Be a Game-Changer in the Assessment of Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability? 2022, February 24). Help detect subtle syndesmosis injuries 1. Foot Ankle Clin. 2023 Jun;28(2):283-295.

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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." International organizations such as the Society of Cardiac Computed Tomography (SCCT) and the Society for Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) also offer certifications.

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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. 2022, February 24). Comparative assessment of midfoot osteoarthritis diagnostic sensitivity using weightbearing computed tomography vs weightbearing plain radiography. Foot Ankle Int.

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WBCT Indication Series: End Stage Ankle Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

Radiographs demonstrated tibiotalar arthritis as well as adjacent-joint arthritis. The Assessment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography. 2022 Mar;27(1):13-36. Epub 2022 Jan 31. Characteristics of medial gutter arthritis on weightbearing CT and plain radiograph. Foot Ankle Clin.

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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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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. FAI 2022. (2) Accurately assess healing in the 1st TMT joint 4.