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ArticleOsteoarthritis imaging2024

A minireview of four-dimensional CT and joint biomechanics.

Elena Ghotbi, Hamza Ahmed Ibad, Roham Hadidchi, Francis Baffour, Shadpour Demehri

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Article in Osteoarthritis imaging, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Elena GhotbiThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 5165, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21287.
Hamza Ahmed IbadThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 5165, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21287.
Roham HadidchiThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 5165, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21287.
Francis BaffourDepartment of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Mayo Clinic, 200 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, USA 55902.
Shadpour DemehriThe Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 5165, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21287.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Since its introduction, four dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) has improved the precision of a variety of diagnostic challenges such as radiation therapy in oncology and has also been expanded into cardiovascular assessments as well. Its use in musculoskeletal imaging marks a breakthrough in peripheral joint imaging, enabling detailed analysis of joint biomechanics and stability across various joints such as the knee, wrist, shoulder, and ankle. Studies employing 4D CT have offered new insights into normative and altered joint biomechanics, contributing to the diagnosis of joint pathologies and aiding in surgical planning. Looking ahead, artificial intelligence and photon-counting CT systems are poised to further refine 4D CT's capabilities, potentially leading to personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches based on individualized biomechanical characteristics. This review delves into the transformative role of four-dimensional computed tomography in musculoskeletal imaging, particularly its applications in understanding joint biomechanics.

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4D CTFour-dimensional CTJoint biomechanicsMusculoskeletal radiology

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PMCPMC13228726

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