Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 136

PACS results in more incidental cervical spine MR findings

CHICAGO - Adoption of PACS may lead to an increase in incidental findings and follow-up imaging exams, according to researchers from Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Hospital in Philadelphia. They presented their study on incidental findings in cervical spine MRI reports from PACS at the RSNA meeting on Wednesday.

November 28, 2006

DTI links back pain with structural brain changes

By Edward Susman

CHICAGO - That nagging pain in your back might actually be caused by changes in the microstructure of your brain, according to a study presented at the 2006 RSNA meeting. German researchers used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) with a 1.5-tesla MRI system to compare the brain function of patients with and without chronic low back pain.

November 28, 2006

PET/CT play complementary roles in osseous lesion detection

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

CHICAGO - Hybrid imaging with PET/CT for osseous lymphomatous deposits allows physicians to take advantage of the strengths of each modality -- the morphological capabilities of CT and functional capabilities of PET help identify the metabolically active bony lesions in lymphoma patients, according to a study presented Monday afternoon at the 2006 RSNA conference.

November 27, 2006

MRI study puts new slant on how to sit

By Edward Susman

CHICAGO - A new MRI study finds that sitting up straight may not be the best way to sit to prevent back pain and injury. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada presented their findings on Monday at the 2006 RSNA meeting.

November 26, 2006

CompuMed nets China install for OsteoGram

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical informatics firm CompuMed reports that the first OsteoGram-enhanced DirectView DR 3000 digital x-ray system by Eastman Kodak Health Group of Rochester, NY, has been installed in Wuxi, China.

November 26, 2006

Meridian to integrate TLA technology

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Orthopedic template software developer Meridian Technique of Southampton, U.K., reported that it has signed a development deal with 3D visualization developer True Life Anatomy (TLA) of Adelaide, Australia.

November 20, 2006

MR study shows how whiplash can be perpetual pain in the neck

By Shalmali Pal

Most whiplash cases resolve themselves, often without treatment. But in some instances, the pain and discomfort from whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), can persist for long periods of time. Researchers in Australia and the U.S. relied on MRI to assess why some people experience chronic repercussions from whiplash.

November 15, 2006

AMS introduces orthopedic templates

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS firm American Medical Sales (AMS) is now offering orthopedic templating for its physician diagnostic workstation.

November 9, 2006

Spinal Chance-type fractures require careful imaging analysis

By Shalmali Pal

Of the 160,000 thoracolumbar spine fractures that occur annually, most happen in young males involved in car collisions. But the spectrum of imaging findings in these fractures may be difficult to detect, leading a group in Maryland to catalog the most common ones in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

November 8, 2006

Genesis, Meridian sign distribution deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Digital imaging systems integrator Genesis Digital Imaging has signed a multiyear agreement with orthopedic template software developer Meridian Technique of Southampton, U.K.

November 7, 2006

Orthocrat

By Brian Casey

Look for Orthocrat of Petach-Tikva, Israel, to debut the latest version of the company's TraumaCad orthopedic surgical planning software, which now includes support for 3D modeling.

November 7, 2006

MRI, US far from idle for hand, wrist injuries

By Shalmali Pal

MRI and ultrasound are equally valuable for assessing such conditions as tenosynovitis, skier's thumb, and vascular flow, according to several recently released studies. Researchers in Switzerland discuss why and how they use MR imaging for the small vessels of the hand. Meanwhile, investigators in Italy and Belgium put ultrasound to the test in the wrist and thumb.

November 5, 2006

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