The Assessment of Ankle Osteoarthritis with Weight-Bearing Computed Tomography.

Richter, Martinus; de Cesar Netto, Cesar; Lintz, Francois; Barg, Alexej; Burssens, Arne; Ellis, Scott · Foot Ankle Clin · 2022

review · Level V

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Abstract

The standard for diagnostic radiographic imaging in foot and ankle surgery was until 2012 radiographs with full weight-bearing without any useful alternative. Weight-bearing cone-beam computed tomography (WBCT) was introduced 2012 for foot and ankle use as a new technology that allows 3D imaging with full weight-bearing which should be not influenced by projection and/or foot orientation. The assessment of ankle osteoarthritis with WBCT including the description of healthy status, effect of alignment and7or (in)stability is extensively illustrated in this review article.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy