Orthopedic Imaging

Orthopedic imaging relies on X-ray, MRI and CT to diagnose disorders and injuries affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and spine. Orthopedists also use these test results to create an effective treatment plan.

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FDA greenlights ortho robot, automated MRI brain modeling

FDA approvals arrive for ClearPoint Neuro and MicroPort Navibot. 

August 11, 2022

Mobile X-ray Leaps into the Future with New Innovations from Konica Minolta Healthcare

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announced today that the company’s revolutionary Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) technology, enabling the visualization of anatomy in motion, will be available on the mKDR Xpress™ Mobile X-ray System.

July 8, 2022
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FDA clears 3D print application for head/face and ortho structures

A new system for developing and printing 3D models of tissue and bone from clinical CT images has been regulatorily OK’d for sale in the U.S.  

June 16, 2022
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Many clinicians flouting X-ray-first guidelines for ankle imaging

Established clinical guidelines hold that patients presenting with ankle issues should not receive advanced imaging ahead of standard radiography. New research shows a substantial proportion of ordering clinicians sending these patients straight to MRI anyway.

June 14, 2022
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Advanced MSK imaging trio—CT, MR, ultrasound—justified for certain trauma patients upon incident and over time

The comprehensive approach may be warranted for patients whose musculoskeletal injuries include fractures of the costal cartilage. 

June 7, 2022
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Crowdsourced X-rays suitable for training AI in orthopedic injuries

The Internet is an acceptable source of images for training algorithms to automatically triage patients with dislocated joints and similar orthopedic emergencies. 

May 31, 2022

More than 99% of X-rays after knee replacement are unnecessary, costing healthcare millions

Gathering radiographs following an operation is common practice, but there is little data on the usefulness of these exams, experts wrote in The Knee. 

September 3, 2021
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Radiologist and former Rad Partners CMO leading new private equity-backed national orthopedics practice

American Orthopedic Partners CEO Jay Bronner, MD, is joined by fellow RP alum Ryan Pahler, the imaging giant's former VP of national business development. 

June 22, 2021

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"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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