Traditional CT scans require patients to lie down, limiting doctors' ability to assess how weight impacts bone alignment—especially in the lower limbs. HiRise changes that by providing full-body, weight bearing 3D imaging, allowing specialists to see the hips, knees, and…
It would seem radiography reigns supreme when it comes to initial fracture detection. And yet, some researchers from the University of Washington’s Department of Radiology believe that relying on a single x-ray image can lead to a false negative. In…
The field of foot and ankle pathology has seen recent technological advancements that allow specialists to diagnose and treat ailments with far greater accuracy and effectiveness than was previously possible. Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, a board member of the…
Osteochondral lesions of the talar dome (OLTs) involve the articular cartilage and subchondral bone. These lesions can cause deep ankle pain as well as impaired daily activities and sports activities. Surgical treatments are conducted as repair or replacement strategies to…
Britain’s national healthcare system can make getting a CT scan difficult, and weight-bearing scanners are almost unheard of. However, an inexpensive mobile option which will allow more doctors to perform the scans they need is now available. Weight-bearing CT scanners…
It has long been accepted that there is no such thing as a safe dose of radiation, and to suggest that radiation could actually have positive health benefits would be laughable. The standard belief was that our bodies had natural…
CT scans were shown to be better at detecting fractures over plain radiographs, according to a recent study by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS).[1] The study set out to determine the effects of computed tomography (CT) on…
CurveBeam recently had the pleasure of attending and participating in the 103rd Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), held in Chicago from November 26 to December 1. The RSNA Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity for…
CurveBeam, the designer and manufacturer of Cone Beam CT imaging equipment for orthopedic and podiatric specialties, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Stratum Med, a collaborative alliance of physician-owned and health system-employed physician groups. Stratum leverages the collective…
