Musculoskeletal Radiology: Page 50

Ultralow-dose CT slashes radiation dose for fractures

By Abraham Kim

Just how low can CT radiation dose go? Researchers from New York City found that radiologists performed well when reading extremity trauma scans acquired with an ultralow-dose protocol with dose levels approaching those of x-ray, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.

February 20, 2018

Routine CT scans may help determine risk of fracture

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Collecting bone mineral density measurements from routine CT scans of elderly individuals could help predict their risk of experiencing an osteoporotic fracture, according to a study published online February 5 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

February 11, 2018

EOS installs system in China

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Orthopedic imaging technology developer EOS Imaging has installed its 2D/3D EOS orthopedic digital radiography system at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital.

February 6, 2018

GE develops software for Olympic Winter Games

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare has developed new software for the Olympic Winter Games designed to manage the medical care of athletes.

February 4, 2018

Hologic launches new mini C-arm system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Women's imaging firm Hologic has launched a new mini C-arm device, Fluoroscan InSight FD.

January 24, 2018

MR spectroscopy finds lingering concussion effects

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Using MR spectroscopy, researchers found differences in brain metabolite levels between female varsity rugby players who experienced a concussion during the season and those who did not have a head injury, according to a study published in the January edition of Human Brain Mapping.

January 17, 2018

Sectra wins order for orthopedic 3D planning software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

PACS vendor Sectra said the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has ordered its orthopedic 3D preoperative planning software.

January 15, 2018

Sonoelastography is effective for diagnosing golfer's elbow

By Kate Madden Yee

Real-time sonoelastography is a useful tool for diagnosing medial epicondylitis, or golfer's elbow, according to research presented by a team from South Korea at the recent RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.

January 7, 2018

Bone Index lands CPT code for bone density screening

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Swedish ultrasound bone density technology developer Bone Index said the American Medical Association has issued a new category III current procedural terminology (CPT) code for measurements of osteoporosis on its Bindex point-of-care ultrasound device.

January 1, 2018

X-ray fluorescence detects retained gadolinium in bone

By Wayne Forrest

As the safety of gadolinium MRI contrast is hotly debated, one of the challenges has been detecting gadolinium deposition in living patients. Canadian researchers may have found a solution to the dilemma with an x-ray fluorescence system that can noninvasively detect trace elements of gadolinium in exposed individuals.

December 18, 2017

Radiologists are losing control of musculoskeletal US

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiologists had a market share of less than 40% for musculoskeletal ultrasound exams in the U.S. in 2015, down from 65% in 2003, indicating they could be losing control of the modality, according to a study published online December 13 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

December 18, 2017

Smart Choice MRI closes orthopedic clinic deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Smart Choice MRI is partnering with Barrington Orthopedic Specialists, a large orthopedic group with four clinics in the Chicago suburbs.

December 11, 2017

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