title: Computerized tomography for the evaluation of posttraumatic multiplane deformities of the tibia.
abstract: Traditional assessment of posttraumatic multiplane deformities of the tibia includes radiographic evaluation with anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique radiographs for assessment of the coronal and sagittal deformities, and scanograms, teleroentgenograms, or orthoroentgenograms for the determination of limb length. Standard clinical measurements are used for the determination of rotational deformity. We report our technique and experience using a selected computerized tomography examination that provides accurate information necessary for the exact determination of the tibial deformity, and the preoperative planning of its correction. The technique is accurate, cost-effective, and safe, with less radiation exposure to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Westrich
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Borrelli
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ghelman
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Lyden
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Helfet
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed