Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 148

Kodak gets Dolphins Stadium CR install
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eastman Kodak Health Group of Rochester, NY, has installed its DirectView CR 825 system at Dolphins Stadium in Miami.
December 12, 2005
Sectra goes live in Las Vegas
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish imaging informatics and digital mammography developer Sectra reported that Desert Orthopedic Center of Las Vegas, NV, has implemented its PACS product.
December 8, 2005
Pelvic view, single reader yield best results for measuring joint space in OA
By Shalmali Pal
The severity and progression of hip osteoarthritis is currently measured on x-ray by assessing the joint space width and joint space narrowing. But what is the optimal number of radiographs and readers necessary to achieve accurate results? European researchers answered those questions and found that less is more, according to their study in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
December 8, 2005
Vertebroplasty packs radiation punch, but cement injector can soften blow
By Shalmali Pal
The radiation dose to interventional radiologists during vertebroplasty is fairly high, according to Japanese researchers. In fact, using a 1-mL syringe technique, an operator could reach the recommended dose limits within five years. However, using a bone cement injector can reduce that risk.
December 4, 2005
Smith & Nephew debuts RF device to smooth joints
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The endoscopy division of medical device firm Smith & Nephew has released its Glider probe for the minimally invasive treatment of articular cartilage disease, considered a precursor to osteoarthritis.
November 30, 2005
MRI can't replace x-ray for pediatric growth plate injuries
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - Investigators from Germany sought to determine if MRI could supplant x-ray in accurately diagnosing epiphyseal injuries due to fracture. They reported their results in a presentation at the 2005 RSNA meeting on Wednesday.
November 30, 2005
CoActiv launches Exam-PACS-Ortho
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS developer CoActiv Medical Business Solutions has released an orthopedic version of its Exam-PACS.
November 29, 2005
IDX debuts Imagecast PACS for Orthopedics at RSNA
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare informatics firm IDX Systems of Burlington, VT, has unveiled a new product, Imagecast PACS for Orthopedics, at the 2005 RSNA show in Chicago.
November 28, 2005
SonoSite's MicroMaxx to be used in NASA trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite reported that NASA will use its MicroMaxx ultrasound system to demonstrate the emergency treatment of a musculoskeletal injury during simulated space flight conditions with the aid of telemonitoring.
November 28, 2005
Emageon signs distribution deal with Orthocrat
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image management firm Emageon has inked a deal with Orthocrat of Houston to distribute TraumaCad, Orthocrat's orthopedic surgical planning applications.
November 27, 2005
CompuMed, Fuji sign licensing agreement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical informatics firm CompuMed has signed a five-year licensing agreement with Fujifilm Medical Systems USA that allows Fuji to integrate its OsteoGram osteoporosis screening software with Fuji's computed radiography (CR) systems and future CR mammography systems.
November 27, 2005
Ankle cartilage MRI improved by force
By Tracie L. Thompson
CHICAGO - Researchers have successfully used a noninvasive distraction device that helps separate the tibial and talar surfaces during imaging so that the cartilage of each can be more accurately assessed, according to a presentation Sunday at the RSNA meeting.
November 27, 2005
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