Computer-assisted contralateral side comparison of the ankle joint using flat panel technology - Takeaways - MDSpire

Computer-assisted contralateral side comparison of the ankle joint using flat panel technology

  • By

  • Sarina Thomas

  • Lisa Kausch

  • Holger Kunze

  • Maxim Privalov

  • André Klein

  • Jan El Barbari

  • Celia Martin Vicario

  • Jochen Franke

  • Klaus Maier-Hein

  • April 20, 2021

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    Ankle fractures are common and often involve damage to the syndesmotic compound, leading to joint instability that requires surgical intervention.

  • 2

    Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the standard procedure for ankle fractures, emphasizing the importance of anatomical reduction to prevent complications.

  • 3

    Intra-operative imaging, particularly 3D imaging, is crucial for verifying tibio-fibular joint reduction, as fluoroscopy may overlook fibula malreduction.

  • 4

    The proposed computer-assisted method allows for automatic contralateral side comparison using a single C-arm image volume, enhancing surgical evaluation.

  • 5

    This approach aims to streamline the clinical workflow by aligning and visualizing both ankles, reducing the need for additional imaging and radiation exposure.

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Computer-assisted contralateral side comparison of the ankle joint using flat panel technology

  • by Sarina Thomas, Lisa Kausch, Holger Kunze, Maxim Privalov, André Klein, Jan El Barbari, Celia Martin Vicario, Jochen Franke, Klaus Maier-Hein

  • April 20, 2021

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