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Three-Dimensional Morphologic Analysis of Foot Deformities Using Weightbearing CT and Semiautomated Segmentation
Chan Kang1, Sang Bum Kim1, Woo Jin Shin2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT) and semiautomated segmentation offer advanced 3D foot deformity analysis. These techniques improve characterization and surgical planning for conditions like flatfoot and cavovarus deformities.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics and Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Medical Imaging and Computational Anatomy
Background:
- Increasing life expectancy correlates with a rise in foot deformities.
- Conventional radiography and computed tomography (CT) have limitations in assessing complex 3D foot morphology.
- Accurate 3D evaluation is crucial for diagnosing and treating foot deformities like flatfoot and cavovarus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on 3D morphologic analysis of foot deformities.
- To provide an overview of contemporary imaging-based analytic techniques.
- To discuss the clinical applications and future directions of these technologies in foot and ankle surgery.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing weightbearing computed tomography (WBCT) for imaging.
- Employing semiautomated segmentation techniques for 3D analysis.
- Reviewing existing studies on 3D morphologic analysis of foot deformities.
Main Results:
- WBCT combined with semiautomated segmentation is a promising modality for 3D assessment.
- These technologies enhance deformity characterization, quantitative morphologic analysis, and preoperative planning.
- Clinical utility has been demonstrated in recent studies.
Conclusions:
- 3D morphologic analysis using WBCT and semiautomated segmentation offers significant advantages over conventional methods.
- These advanced techniques aid in precise characterization of foot deformities and surgical decision-making.
- Future directions include broader clinical application and further refinement of imaging and analytic techniques in foot and ankle surgery.
