Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 47

Metal-free tomosynthesis spots success of hip implants

By Brian Casey

Chinese researchers found that digital tomosynthesis with a metal artifact reduction algorithm was better than either CT or conventional radiography for assessing the integration of hip implants with bone. Their findings were published in the May issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty.

April 22, 2018

Augmented reality guides orthopedic surgery

By Abraham Kim

Researchers have developed an augmented reality technique to visualize 3D virtual guidance lines directly on a patient during fluoroscopy-guided orthopedic surgery -- reducing procedure time and radiation, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging.

April 19, 2018

3D knee model reveals ACL tear same in men, women

By Abraham Kim

When researchers recreated an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture using 3D models based on MR scans of knees, they found no mechanistic differences in the injury between men and women, according to an article published online April 18 in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

April 18, 2018

MRI for knee pain adds cost with negligible benefit

By Wayne Forrest

The early diagnosis of an abnormality in any part of the body is often seen as a way to speed recovery. Having an MRI scan for knee pain when symptoms begin, however, hikes healthcare costs with no great benefit to the patient's quality of life, according to a study published online April 17 in Radiology.

April 17, 2018

CurveBeam lands Vizient contract for CT

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Imaging device vendor CurveBeam has landed a contract with group purchasing organization Vizient for its pedCAT and InReach extremity CT scanners.

April 16, 2018

Konica Minolta inks distribution deal with HydroCision

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas has signed a distribution agreement with minimally invasive soft-tissue removal technology provider HydroCision.

April 10, 2018

Deep learning performs superresolution MSK MRI

By Erik L. Ridley

A deep-learning algorithm can transform low-resolution, thick-slice knee MR images into high-resolution, thin-slice images -- potentially yielding faster image acquisition, lower costs, and fewer motion artifacts in musculoskeletal MRI, according to research published online in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.

April 10, 2018

Muscle mass, adiposity on CT predict breast cancer survival

By Abraham Kim

Measurements of muscle mass and adiposity drawn from the CT scans of patients with breast cancer predicted their survival better than calculations of body mass index, according to research published online April 5 in JAMA Oncology.

April 5, 2018

CT scans reveal changes to MLB baseballs

By Abraham Kim

CT may have helped researchers uncover why there's been an explosion of home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB). A group from California and Ohio scanned baseballs and found that their density has dipped in recent years -- supporting suspicions that "juiced balls" are behind the power surge.

March 15, 2018

EOS to show new software at AAOS meeting

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging plans to bring a series of new software products to this week's 2018 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans.

March 8, 2018

Fovia teams up with Globus Medical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Advanced visualization firm Fovia has signed a licensing and distribution agreement with medical device company Globus Medical.

March 6, 2018

3D Systems collaborates with Onkos Surgical

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

3D printing firm 3D Systems has signed an agreement with surgical oncology company Onkos Surgical to provide personalized surgical offerings for use in patients with tumors and lesions occurring in the pelvis and long bones associated with musculoskeletal cancers.

March 6, 2018

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