At the AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society) conference, Dr. Antoine Acker presented a paper on the role of weight-bearing computed tomography (WBCT) in foot deformities.
The study shows that the orientation of a key joint in the foot (the subtalar joint) varies greatly depending on the rotation of the foot, which can skew conventional measurements.
Conclusion: only a 3D load analysis allows for a truly reliable and accurate assessment.
