Value of 3D Reconstructions of CT Scans for Calcaneal Fracture Assessment.

Background: The interpretation of CT scans for the evaluation of calcaneal fractures is difficult. Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction (volume rendering technique [VRT]) has been valuable in the evaluation of irregularly shaped bones. However, their value for the analysis of calcaneal fractures is still debated.

How reliable are CT scans for the evaluation of calcaneal fractures?

Introduction: CT scans are deemed to be the gold standard for the evaluation of calcaneal fractures. However, the reliability of the interpretation has not been studied systematically.

Patients And Methods: In a prospective multicenter study, the CT data set of five different fractures was presented to 57 evaluators.