Cone-beam CT (CBCT) has brought a paradigm shift in the detection of maxillofacial bone abnormalities and fractures. The scientists have now exploited CBCT for detecting scaphoid fractures in extremities. Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a 3D approach of a radiological imaging developed in last two decades. The technique uses cone-beam emission to generate radiological imaging of the intended area.
Since the cone-beam is dimensionally superior to “fan-beam” technology, the imaging outputs are much better, however, they require much better computing sensors than conventional imaging devices. The use of CBCT has brought a significant change is maxillofacial reconstruction surgery. Now the scientists are further exploring CBCT’s applications for other complicated body parts. The scientists from Sweden, have recently conducted a prospective study for its use in detection of scaphoid…
