According to a 2015 survey by the Urgent Care Association of America, there are more than 7,000 urgent-care centers in the United States. The industry is expected to grow 4 to 6 percent per year in the near future, mainly…
The Weight Bearing CT International Study Group promotes dialogue and collaboration on weight bearing CT research initiatives. The group is dedicated to enhancing diagnosis and understanding of weight bearing foot and ankle conditions, and is working to create standardized protocols…
A recent study published by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society on the impact of weight on arthroscopic osteochondral talar reconstruction suggests that the AT-AMIC procedure can safely and reliably be performed—regardless of a patient’s weight—resulting in a significant…
Football season is about to begin and many teams are already in full practice mode. The fast pace and high impact nature of football leads to numerous injuries during practice and certainly on game day. A handful of players from…
A groundbreaking study that outlines a new semi-automatic tool that can be used to quantify hindfoot misalignment was recently published in Foot and Ankle International. Titled “3D Biometrics for Hindfoot Alignment Using Weightbearing CT” , the study outlines a new…
Independence Day is one of CurveBeam’s favorite holidays. While every American loves celebrating the Fourth of July, CurveBeam’s location in Warrington, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was written and ratified, gives the holiday additional significance for…
Dr. Arne Burssens, orthopedic resident at Ghent University Hospital in Flanders, Belgium, held a webinar on June 5, 2017 titled “Pitfalls in Hindfoot and Ankle Deformities Tackled by Weightbearing CT.” Dr. Burssens discussed his clinical experience with CurveBeam pedCAT weightbearing…
While doctors and radiologists understand the value generated from a CT scan, the same may not be true of the patient. Thus, it is important for clinicians to think from the perspective of the individual being treated to best deliver…
The Weight-Bearing CT International Study Group invites guests to join us on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 7pm - 9pm at the Hyatt Olive 8, Seattle for an informative scientific session on the latest in weight-bearing foot and ankle research.…
