Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 101

Rates of osteoporosis screening rise in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The proportion of women ages 65 and older on Medicare who said that they had been screened for osteoporosis with bone densitometry increased from 34% in 2001 to 64% in 2006, according to a statement from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

May 13, 2010

MRI finds missed injuries on negative CT of blunt trauma

By Wayne Forrest

Even if a negative CT scan shows no injuries in the cervical spine after blunt trauma, MRI should be used to evaluate patients who are obtunded or unexaminable to avoid missed injuries due to the modality's excellent sensitivity for soft-tissue injuries.

May 11, 2010

Viztek installs ortho PACS at NY practice

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging informatics firm Viztek has installed its Opal-Ortho PACS software at a New York state orthopedic practice.

May 3, 2010

Biospace touts EOS comparison to CR

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

French digital radiography (DR) firm Biospace Med is touting the results of a clinical study that shows that the company's EOS DR system has better image quality and lower radiation dose than computed radiography (CR).

April 26, 2010

Viztek nabs Texas contract

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging informatics firm Viztek has won a PACS installation at an orthopedic medicine facility in Texas.

April 21, 2010

Skeletal PET gains support for pediatric bone scans

By Cynthia E. Keen

BOSTON - Skeletal scintigraphy with F-18 sodium fluoride is a safe and effective way to diagnose skeletal disorders in children and could be used instead of bone SPECT exams, according to research presented on Wednesday at the Society for Pediatric Radiology meeting.

April 14, 2010

Fuji aids NFL draft prep

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has lent an early helping hand for the April 22 National Football League (NFL) draft.

April 12, 2010

MRI finds fractures missed by x-ray among elderly ER patients

By Wayne Forrest

MRI has a "distinct advantage" over standard radiography in detecting hip or pelvic fractures among elderly patients brought to an emergency room for care, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

April 6, 2010

Viztek completes NC installation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging informatics firm Viztek has installed its Viztek U-arm digital radiography system at Carolina Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center of Gastonia, NC.

April 5, 2010

Fetal MSK anomalies need ortho surgeon involvement

By Cynthia E. Keen

Fetal musculoskeletal anomalies have become easier to detect, thanks to technological advancements in 3D and 4D ultrasound equipment and its capability to characterize fetal deformities, according to a recent article in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

April 1, 2010

DSCT beats other methods for noninvasive gout diagnosis

By Eric Barnes

Dual-source CT (DSCT) can reliably diagnose gout in its preclinical stages, opening the door to noninvasive diagnosis and earlier, more effective treatment, according to an article published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

March 29, 2010

PET recommended for skeletal trauma to identify child abuse

By Cynthia E. Keen

Diagnostic imaging can play an important role when physicians are treating a pediatric patient for an injury suspected of being caused by abuse. And PET may be better than standard radiography for the evaluation, according to an article published in the April issue of Radiology.

March 23, 2010

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