Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 38

BBC: X-rays show signs of young adults growing 'horns'

By Brian Casey

The internet exploded this week after the BBC published an article that used x-ray images to back claims that young adults who used smartphones extensively were growing bony protuberances -- basically, horns -- on their skulls.

June 20, 2019

3D printing bolsters surgery for multiple rib fractures

By Abraham Kim

Using 3D-printed models based on chest CT scans allows clinicians to personalize surgical treatment for patients with multiple rib fractures -- reducing operating times and the risk of intraoperative complications, according to an article published online June 11 in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

June 16, 2019

Better ultrasound protocols slash trauma imaging overuse

By Kate Madden Yee

When lower extremity duplex ultrasound screening protocols for the trauma department are refined, overuse of hospital resources is reduced by more than a third -- and without negative effect on patient outcomes, according to a new study published June 5 in the Journal of Surgical Research.

June 10, 2019

6 ways AI will enhance musculoskeletal imaging

By Erik L. Ridley

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to greatly improve all aspects of the musculoskeletal imaging chain, helping radiology practices be more efficient while still maintaining accuracy and report quality, according to an article published online June 5 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

June 6, 2019

Stretchable MRI coils on the horizon for MSK imaging

By Wayne Forrest

How much easier would it be to image a knee with a stretchable, wearable MRI knee coil? Swiss researchers are working on this technology for musculoskeletal (MSK) MR imaging, and they reported early success in their work at the recent International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine annual meeting.

May 29, 2019

ISMRM: Opt for mpMRI to assess leg muscle microtrauma

By Wayne Forrest

MONTREAL - Microtrauma of upper leg muscles as a result of running a marathon can be best assessed and monitored by multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), according to a study presented Tuesday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting.

May 14, 2019

Deep-learning software accurately detects ACL tears

By Erik L. Ridley

Software based on deep-learning algorithms provided fully automated diagnosis of full-thickness anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears on MRI scans at an accuracy level comparable to experienced clinical radiologists, according to research published online May 8 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

May 12, 2019

ARRS: MRI protocols don't affect hip implant temperature

By Wayne Forrest

Clinicians can safely perform clinical 3-tesla MRI scans with metal artifact reduction sequence (MARS) protocols on patients with hip arthroplasty implants without excessive thermal heating of the devices, according to a study presented Thursday at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting in Honolulu.

May 9, 2019

Flortaucipir-PET shows promise for detecting CTE

By Wayne Forrest

Flortaucipir-PET scans revealed high amounts of tau protein in brain regions associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former professional football players, potentially enabling this disease to one day be diagnosed before death, according to new research in the New England Journal of Medicine.

April 11, 2019

MRI can help assess additional damage from ACL injuries

By Wayne Forrest

An acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury often also inflicts damage to the anterolateral structures of the knee. A preoperative MRI can help to assess these injuries and assist in surgical planning, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

April 10, 2019

Are too many patients getting MRI scans for back pain?

By Wayne Forrest

Too many patients may be getting MRI scans for lower back pain, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The researchers tracked the number of MRI scans performed before conservative treatment takes place, a practice considered to be a sign of inappropriate use.

April 7, 2019

EOS completes 1st installation in UAE

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging has completed the first installation of its system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

March 27, 2019

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