Cone Beam Computed Tomography with Load Technique (WBCT) Allows Correct Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Anatomy
Imaging studies are important tools in diagnosis, therapeutic decision-making, and evaluation of functional results in the area of ankle and foot performance. The most commonly used resources are conventional X-rays with load, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging…
Study Calls CBCT “Method of Choice” for Hand and Wrist Bone Assessment
A study published in the International Journal of Biomedicine concludes Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging is the “method of choice” for compound anatomical structures, such as the wrist, and post-traumatic changes in bone tissue. “Considering the low dose radiation and…
New Algorithm Uses CT Data to Create 3D Map and Better Assess Osteoarthritis
Engineers, radiologists and physicians based in the UK have developed a new technique for improving clinical imaging. It uses an algorithm to create a detailed three-dimensional map of a patient’s joint using computed tomography (CT) data. The team, led by…
CurveBeam Relocates Headquarters for Expanding Team
In 2009, a group of professionals with a passion and proficiency in extremity CT imaging joined together and formed CurveBeam. Since then, the entirely employee-owned company has built strong relationships within the orthopedic & radiology communities and uses the knowledge from those connections to continually improve its Cone Beam CT imaging equipment. After nearly decade of growth, it does not appear that CurveBeam will slow down anytime soon.
The University of Kansas Announces Grant Funding for Knee Imaging Biomarkers Acquired from Weight Bearing CT
The University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has received a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health…
CurveBeam Teams Up with the Paley Foundation to Change the Lives of Children
On June 3, the Paley Foundation hosted the Bill Bones Saving Limbs Ride to benefit the Tommy Fund, a charity for children with limb defects. The annual event features a 15 and 55-mile early morning bike ride in West Palm…
Biomedical Engineer Presents Important Findings on the Responsiveness of Standing CT for Measurement of Knee Joint Space Narrowing at IOWAI 2018
Imaging is a critical tool in the diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis. The International Workshop on Osteoarthritis Imaging (IOWAI) was created to offer opportunities for osteoarthritis investigators to discuss issues and share findings related to imaging. This Workshop was first held in…
WBCT ISG Special Session takes place next week in Boston
Guest post by Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD Dr. Netto is currently a foot and ankle fellow at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). He is part of the WBCT ISG board. His main research interests are weight bearing…
CurveBeam Announces Exhibit Presentation Schedule for AOFAS
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) will hold its annual meeting from July 11 to July 14 in Boston, Massachusetts. The event will feature exhibits and targeted educational opportunities along with the chance to network with professionals in…
