At the International Weight Bearing CT Society (WBCT) session during the 2024 European Foot &…

Key Points: Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) helps visualize several structural and alignment differences between Progressive…

Key Points: Imaging modalities such as plain radiographs (X-Ray), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance…

At the International Weight Bearing CT Society (WBCT) session during the 2024 European Foot &…

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At the International Weight Bearing CT Society (WBCT) session during the 2024 European Foot &…

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Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has fundamentally changed the evaluation and management of foot and…

Providing patients with safe medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments is the primary goal…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has fundamentally changed the evaluation and management of foot and…

The August/September 2024 issue of AAOS Now includes the first of of a two-part series…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has fundamentally changed the evaluation and management of foot and…

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The integration of cone beam CT imaging in research labs is revolutionizing orthopedic investigations. Dr…

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There is a new era in hip dysplasia evaluation when it comes to advanced imaging…

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CurveBeam AI recently announced FDA clearance for an enhanced X-Ray source for the HiRise weight…

CBAI is proud to announce it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for enhancements to the…

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Jeff McPherson, MBA, FACMPE, East Tennessee Market President, Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance, highlights says weight bearing…

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Weight Bearing CT can help to illuminate the patient’s injury and deformities in a better…

Clinic short staffing in medical imaging departments presents a challenge, impacting patient care, patient leakage,…

Duke Health celebrates success in patient care after adding a HiRise weight bearing CT (WBCT)…

Key Points:  Subtle Lisfranc injuries often go undiagnosed which can lead to devastating consequences and…

In patient evaluations, doctors typically rely on physical exams and weight bearing x-rays to assess…

Key Points: Currently plain radiographs are the standard method in diagnosing syndesmotic ankle injuries even…

Join us to hear firsthand from Dr. Prater as he shares insights on executing the…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) allows the patient to stand upright while a gantry rotates around…

Radvant Education, a continuing education platform for healthcare professionals, announced it has launched a new…

Key Points:  First tarsometatarsal joint (TMT1) hypermobility is associated with hallux valgus (HV) which is…

Hip dysplasia is a complex deformity of the acetabulum and femoral head that results in…

It is feasible for a single-practitioner podiatry practice to add weight bearing CT (WBCT)  imaging and realize economical…

"Cone beam CT reduces the barriers for orthopedic practices to offer CT imaging in-house," says…

Dr. Prof. Martinus Richter et al published a study in the March 2024 issue of…

With Weight Bearing CT you can gain an increased understanding of the functional aspects of…

A weight bearing CT (WBCT)-first approach in diagnosing syndesmotic instability emerged as the most cost-effective…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) is a game changer in foot and ankle care. In-office access…

In a case study, Dr. Glenn Gaston, MD, studied a 19-year-old female patient presenting ulnar…

Cavovarus deformity in the foot involves the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and often the talus. Because…

Rapid advancements in surgical planning techniques are propelling the field of orthopedic technology into a…

As we approach the end of this remarkable year, we want to take a moment to…

Highlight from IWBCTS session at EFAS in Madrid: Andy Goldberg discusses the importance of assessing…

In the latest CurveBeam AI Cast episode, recorded at the AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023, host…

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Weight bearing CT scans are helping us understand pediatric foot deformities better than ever before…

There’s a lot about pediatric pes planus, or flexible flat foot deformity, that orthopedic surgeons…

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The introduction of weight-bearing CT scans has revolutionized how surgeons assess and treat various orthopedic…

Most recently, CurveBeam AI and Vent Creativity explored the use of weight bearing CT (WBCT)…

In the realm of radiologic technology, there are professionals who stand out not just for…

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Leakage in healthcare can be a significant challenge, and it's important to address it effectively…

The benefits of Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) usher in a new era of orthopedic diagnostics,…

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In recent years, the orthopedics field has been gravitating towards using 3D imaging technologies to…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has advantages over traditional forms of imaging such as X-Ray…

The International Weight Bearing CT Society (IWBCTS) had a session on the use of weight…

Direct from ISTA, hear how knee specialists are using weight bearing CT in daily practice…

A recent publication in the online journal eLife has described the world’s first application of…

The use of upright CT, also known as weight bearing CT (WBCT), is one of…

Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD), previously known as adult-acquired flatfoot deformity,…

Midfoot Arthritis Midfoot arthritis occurs when there is loss of cartilage at the tarsometatarsal and/or…

A paper published in Foot and Ankle International is calling for a weight bearing CT…

Lisfranc Injuries A Lisfranc injury is characterized by an injury to the ligament that connects…

End Stage Ankle Arthritis End-stage ankle arthritis occurs when there is loss of cartilage at…

Syndesmosis A syndesmotic ankle sprain, also known as high ankle sprain, is an injury to…

Charcot Arthropathy Charcot arthropathy is characterized by a destructive process that affects the bones, joints,…

Extremity cone beam CT (CBCT) systems are used as a point-of-care modality to improve workflow…

Introducing SkyRise, CurveBeam AI's fourth generation weight bearing CT platform for the orthopedic specialties. The…

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"It's easy for to me to look at a 3D model, but to then measure…

Hallux Valgus Hallux valgus is a three-dimensional deformity of the first ray in which the…

The foot and ankle are complex structures comprised of 26 small bones and 29 muscles…

CurveBeam AI Cast guest host Dr. Lew Schon, MD, interviews Dr. Adam Perler, DPM, FACFAS,…

Key Points:  Weight Bearing (WB) radiographs are limited by 1) their 2D nature and 2)…

Dr. Lew Schon, MD, makes his debut as guest host on CurveBeam AI Cast in…

The first CurveBeam AI Cast episode guest hosted by Dr. Lew Schon.MD, drops on curvebeamai.com…

Dr. Cristian Ortiz, MD, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon at Clinica Universidad de los…

Traditional X-Ray

Key Points:  When evaluating midfoot arthritis osteoarthritis (OA), Weight Bearing X-Ray shows many false negatives…

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) clinical trials results show that weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging may offer…

Key Points: While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) adequately detects the size and presence of osteophytes…

Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD, received the award for Top Paper in Foot…

Key Points: Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can detect signs of osteoarthritis (OA), such as osteophytes,…

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Key Points: Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) imaging has facilitated the introduction of a new classification…

<Hatfield, Penn – January, 31, 2023> RedPoint Medical 3D (RPM-3D) announced that, when available, weight…

As the year comes to a close we want to wish all of our team,…

Key Points Weight bearing CT (WBCT) combined with coverage mapping (CM) and 3D distance mapping…

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The medtech landscape is constantly evolving. Keeping up with those changes to maintain accreditation standards…

Key Points: Up to 20% of subtle Lisfranc injuries are missed on initial plain films…

<Hatfield, PA – October 20, 2022> Medical imaging companies CurveBeam, LLC and StraxCorp, Ltd., announced today…

<Australia - October 13, 2022> To mark its 21st anniversary of pioneering bone health in…

The benefits of using weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging for pre-operative planning have been explored…

Key Points:  The Kellgren Lawrence (KL) grade is the most common system used to classify…

CurveBeam AI Medical Director - Endocrinology Prof. Ego Seeman recently sat down with Vinti Singh,…

CurveBeam AI Medical Director – Endocrinology Ego Seeman was awarded the Gideon A. Rodan Excellence…

<HATFIELD, Penn. -  September 12, 2022>  CurveBeam AI, Ltd announced its medical diagnostic software, OssView™,…

<Hatfield, Penn. – September 6, 2022> – CurveBeam, LLC of Hatfield PA, USA and StraxCorp…

In the lead-up to CurveBeam’s Annual User Meeting, initially planned for mid-October, 2022, CurveBeam Connect…

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Key Points: Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) has helped surgeons better understand the orientation and specifications…

Key Points: This study compared clinical indications, demographic data, radiation dose and cost of weight…

Sana Hospital Rummelsberg in Bavaria, Germany initially made headlines in 2013, when it became one…

CurveBeam President & CEO Arun Singh founded CurveBeam in 2009, two years after his first…

Key Points: Weight Bearing CT imaging was used to observe elongation patterns of the superficial…

Sports fans and sports medicine specialists alike are all watching sports star Rafael Nadal as…

Key Points 2D imaging has limitations for pathology such as Hallux Valgus (HV) as pronation…

With approximately 100,000 – 175,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstructions taking place annually in the…

Key Points: On weight bearing CT (WBCT) scans of healthy subjects, the AP axis was…

Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) imaging of the hip and extremities permits diagnosis and surgical management…

Prof. Dr. Markus Walther is the Director of Foot and Ankle Department of Schön Klinik…

Key Points: Greater flexion, adduction, and tibial internal rotation can be observed in the standing…

The CurveBeam HiRise was recently featured on the French media channel BFM Lyon in a…

In 2019, an award-winning study theorized the development of periprosthetic cysts post a total ankle…

Pictured above: Luis Carrasco, Jr., 18, was the first patient to be scanned in Orthopaedic…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging holds tremendous promise for improving pediatric diagnostics. The CurveBeam HiRise…

Key Points: WBCT studies showed each Kellgren-Lawrence grade of knee osteoarthritis has its own characteristic…

Current Standard of Care MRI is the current standard of care for non-invasive visualization of…

Ritesh Durgapersad,  RT(R) ARMIT The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a major stabilizer of the…

Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) has been shown to be a reliable method to diagnose syndesmotic…

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Key Points Semi-automatic measurements made on WBCT scans are reproducible and comparable to measurements performed…

  Those in the medical field who have heard of or used weight bearing computed…

Key Points WBCT is able to discern a stable from an unstable syndesmosis. WB X-Rays…

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) may be able to visualize changes in measures of hip instability…

The Achille Medical Center in Montpellier, France, in January, celebrated with an opening ceremony in…

Key Points A study from Clinique de I’Union found that a combination of 2D and…

  The orthopedic specialty has progressed since the first robotic applications were first introduced 30…

Internal rotation of the hip could be the root cause of ankle pathology, and weight…

3D Quantification of Knee Joint Space Width with WBCT, Non-WBCT & WBXR: A Comparison Key…

  Dr. Hodges Davis, MD said in the future, weight bearing CT will be the…

  Dr. Lew Schon, MD, says the CurveBeam’s HiRise WBCT system provides an extremely detailed…

Key Points A study from Hospital for Special Surgery found there is no correlation between…

  Dr. Kent Ellington, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon at OrthoCarolina, said he orders…

Key Points Compared to controls, WBCT scans of hallux valgus (HV) & hallux rigidus (HR)…

Bio-integrative (BI) cannulated screws may be a preferred alternative to metallic implants to decrease implant-related…

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Weight bearing CT (WBCT) can effectively differentiate between stable and unstable Lisfranc injuries, according to…

  AAOS attendees will get a first look at CurveBeam's improved digitally reconstructed radiographs, or…

Are two-dimensional imaging techniques to blame for the diagnostic enigma of subtalar joint instability? An…

With the 2021 Olympic Games underway, The McGinley Clinic in Casper, Wyoming is letting athletes…

Weight bearing CT imaging is a useful clinical tool in the podiatric setting, especially when…

Weight bearing CT imaging could change how surgeons approach hindfoot alignment (HA) & deformity. Multiple…

Key Points Researchers from RNOH Stanmore analyzed 182 feet via WBCT to define normal values…

Hindfoot Alignment View (HAV) radiographs, originally described by Saltzman and El-Khoury, have been the standard…

Introducing a cone beam CT (CBCT) device into a French emergency room’s radiology department resulted…

As Total Ankle Replacement (TAR) becomes the gold standard for end stage ankle arthritis, methods…

Join CurveBeam and Dr. Francois Lintz, President-Elect of the WBCT Society, to discuss the future…

In CurveBeam's latest videocast, we sit down with Dr. Francois Lintz, MD, PhD, FEBOT, to…

CubeVue Autometrics uses artificial intelligence to identify each individual bone and automatically calculates key biometrics…

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Ruth Chimenti, DPT, PhD, is researching the…

Research will evaluate the efficacy of a sustained dynamic compression device using longitudinal weight-bearing CT…

On this episode of the CurveBeam Connect videocast, host and CurveBeam Marketing Director Vinti Singh…

A group of radiologists from the Netherlands and Italy are asking if 3D angle measurements…

CurveBeam announced it has begun development on CurveBeam Cloud, a web-based platform that will simplify…

HATFIELD, PENN. – Apr. 6, 2021 – CurveBeam, a leader in weight bearing CT (WBCT)…

The University of Iowa’s Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratories overarching mission is advancing “the application of innovative…

HATFIELD, PENN. – March 16, 2021 -- CurveBeam, a leader in weight-bearing CT (WBCT) imaging,…

CurveBeam announced it has received Health Canada clearance for the HiRise weight bearing CT (WBCT)…

The foot insoles industry is prime for disruption. Current methods are labor intensive, result in…

Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM, opened the Khosroabadi Institute in Los Angeles, CA to shift his…

Patients use technology in their everyday lives, and recognize when orthopedic practices make investments to…

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The Philadelphia Inquirer featured CurveBeam's President & CEO Arun Singh on the front page of…

Orthopedic leaders are embracing the migration of surgical cases to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). To…

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Modern medicine has made some major advances. Procedures that used to require a three-day inpatient…

By Dr. David J. Soomekh, DPM, FACFAS Guest Contributor “I think I have a hairline…

    Dr. Selene Parekh, MD, MBA, wears several different hats in the orthopedic world…

Healthcare professionals and patients in the Netherlands now have access to weight bearing CT imaging…

Preoperative plans for arthroplasty and corrective osteotomies rely on a weight-bearing long leg AP X-Ray…

CurveBeam announced the HiRise, its weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging system for the entire lower…

Dr. Kent Ellington, an OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Surgeon and team physician for NASCAR’s Stewart-Hass…

In a recent CurveBeam Academy webinar, Turner Dean, COO of CurveBeam Mobile, explored the doors…

CurveBeam announced the HiRise, its weight bearing CT imaging system for the entire lower extremity,…

Dr. Glenn Gaston. MD presented the benefits of InReach in-office CT imaging in a CurveBeam…

Dr. Sajid Butt, Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist for the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in the United…

Dr. David Soomekh is a board-certified foot and ankle specialist and surgeon and founder of…

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In a recent CurveBeam webinar held during the ECR Virtual Congress, Radiologist Dr. Benedicte Lange…

Dr. Chris O’Grady wants to see joints. The Florida-based Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in shoulder…

CurveBeam has formally been issued a patent (both in the U.S. and internationally) for TALASTM,  or…

CurveBeam announced a top research university has received Institutional Review Board approval to conduct clinical…

Belgian surgeons started using weight bearing cone beam CT several years ago. Then, radiologists like…

When the coronavirus halted elective care at his UK hospital, orthopedic surgeon Mr. Matthew Solan…

Dr. Jarrett Cain, DPM, FACFAS knows he’s in a unique position. As a researcher at…

Doctors all over the world have been pressed into duty taking care of patients with…

The Netherlands may be famous for their wooden shoes, but with an estimated four million…

The Queen’s University Skeletal Observation Laboratory in Kington, Ontario, Canada, is exploring some critical topics…

    Dr. Francois Lintz, an orthopedic foot and ankle senior consultant at UCP Toulouse…

Mention AI in a clinic, and many people’s minds go to the idea of robotic…

Watch Dr. Robert Santrock, Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery at West Virginia University, discuss…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Calvin Rushing, DPM, who…

Garry Carneal, JD MA, is the President and CEO of RadSite, a CMS accrediting body for…

At the Queen’s University Human Mobility Research Lab, they’re studying some important and fundamental questions…

Low-dose CT scans have been proven to be effective in the diagnosis and treatment of…

Technology is changing the face of healthcare, especially in the sector of orthopedic rehabilitation. Amp Recover,…

CurveBeam Set to Offer Virtual Look at Latest Innovations With the recent cancellation of AAOS…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Vinti Singh, Marketing Manager for CurveBeam, who will demonstrate…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Turner Dean, President & COO of CurveBeam…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD, of Univerity…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Francois Lintz, MD, FEBOT, of Clinique de…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Jenna Roller, PA-C, Clinical Applications Specialist for…

Register today to participate in a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Glenn Gaston, MD, an…

You are invited to attend CurveBeam Academy, an informative 3-day event featuring CurveBeam Reveal Events…

If CurveBeam was a band, it’d be the Foo Fighters. How’s that for a hook?…

Dr. Blake E. Moore, MD, FAAOS, recently delivered a FOOTInnovate webinar titled “Seeing 2020: My…

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David J. Soomekh, DPM, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle…

Albert Armstrong, DPM, MS, BSRS, Professor of Radiology and Medical Director of Advanced Imaging at…

Dr. Alessio Bernasconi, MD, FEBOT and  his colleagues at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in…

Be sure to register for Dr. Blake Moore, MD, FAOOS' upcoming webinar on FOOTInnovate, titled…

As a soloist for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, dancer Diana Yohe, 25, has sprained her ankle…

The first textbook on weight bearing CT imaging, written by the board of the International…

CurveBeam is proud to introduce the next level of weight bearing CT imaging, which will…

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When we sprain our ankle or break a toe, it’s assumed that proper care is…

Imaging technology has increased the convenience and quality of the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal…

The foot & ankle orthopedic specialty in South America is burgeoning as the number of foot…

To further capitalize on this technology, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have created an algorithm for…

In this episode of the CurveBeam podcast, host Vinti Singh sat down with Dr. Martinus Richter,…

For a premier orthopedic surgeon, you might be surprised to learn Dr. Cesar de Cesar…

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Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is more accurate than X-Ray for predicting scaphiod healing at early…

    Weight-bearing CT scans have many benefits when compared to a weight-bearing X-ray. The…

CurveBeam’s next FOOTInnovate webinar  “Role of WBCT in the Assessment of Pes Cavovarus" will  be delivered by Dr…

For professional athletes, injuries mean reduced playing time, impacted performance, and, in rare cases, an…

On this month’s edition of CurveBeam Connect, Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at CurveBeam interviews Alexej Barg, M.D.,…

Sign up for CurveBeam’s next Corporate Webcast on FOOTInnovate.com. In his lecture titled, “How I…

It is feasible for a single-practitioner podiatry practice to add weight bearing CT (WBCT)  imaging and realize economical…

A study found that performing 2D radiographs & traditional medical CT imaging for foot &…

Injury to the syndesmosis often requires advanced imaging. Up until recently, the most common advanced…

  On Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 9 pm EST, CurveBeam will be sponsoring an…

CurveBeam Mobile  makes weight-bearing CT imaging accessible and affordable to all providers, regardless of practice size…

Hallux Valgus, a deformity commonly called a bunion, occurs when there is a medial deviation…

When orthopedic surgeons attempt to evaluate and manage osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) using…

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Weight-bearing CT imaging systems are quickly approaching the standard of podiatry care. The pedCAT bilateral…

Hallux valgus is a triplane deformity. In patients with this deformity, the sesamoids displace from their…

The syndesmosis is located just above the ankle where the tibia and fibula meet, providing…

Imaging studies are important tools in diagnosis, therapeutic decision-making, and evaluation of functional results in…

A study published in the International Journal of Biomedicine concludes Cone Beam CT (CBCT)  imaging…

Engineers, radiologists and physicians based in the UK have developed a new technique for improving…

In 2009, a group of professionals with a passion and proficiency in extremity CT imaging…

On June 3, the Paley Foundation hosted the Bill Bones Saving Limbs Ride to benefit…

On the heels of a recent FDA approval for its LineUP system, CurveBeam unveiled a…

A recent analysis of studies titled Imaging of Hallux Valgus by James Welck and Naji…

Hindfoot malalignment is a major cause of pathology in the foot and ankle and impacts…

For patients whose lives are impacted by medical technology breakthroughs, there is a significant improvement…

It’s difficult to understand how much a bunion can affect your life until you experience…

Often used for orthopedic and podiatric use when plain x-rays do not provide the visualization…

March 26, 2018 – Warrington, Penn. – CurveBeam announced the InReach cone beam CT system…

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The 2018 OrthoForum Annual Meeting concluded this past weekend in Orlando, and the agenda was…

Mark your calendars for an upcoming FOOTInnovate lecture with Dr. Selene Parekh.  Titled, “Standing CT—Zooming…

Over the last decade, cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging is gaining ground as an imaging…

The medical industry has relied on CT scanning for years. The traditional machine has patients…

It would seem radiography reigns supreme when it comes to initial fracture detection. And yet,…

The field of foot and ankle pathology has seen recent technological advancements that allow specialists…

Osteochondral lesions of the talar dome (OLTs) involve the articular cartilage and subchondral bone. These…

Britain’s national healthcare system can make getting a CT scan difficult, and weight-bearing scanners are…

It has long been accepted that there is no such thing as a safe dose…

CT scans were shown to be better at detecting fractures over plain radiographs, according to…

CurveBeam, the designer and manufacturer of Cone Beam CT imaging equipment for orthopedic and podiatric…

Radiation has a bad reputation, especially among lay people, but even in the medical community…

For those needing to analyze the relationship between morphology-based foot center (FC) and force/pressure-based center…

Current research in orthopedics and podiatry have revealed many advantages of weight-bearing CT procedures over…

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Adult acquired flatfoot deformity is a common, complex disorder associated with the failure of various…

Use of radiography, ultrasound, MR, and CT—the four most common imaging tests used for orthopedic…

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While doctors and radiologists understand the value generated from a CT scan, the same may…

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Medical providers are always looking for ways to create optimal patient outcomes while lowering costs…

Most people may not realize it, but humans are exposed to natural background radiation all…

During OrthoForum’s Annual Conference in early March, OrthoTennessee CEO Jon-David Deeson discussed his experiences with…

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A recent study headed by L. Baverel, a distinguished French M.D., came out of the…

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Operative fracture treatment of irregularly shaped bones, such as the calcaneus, scapula and scaphoid, demands…

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As the orthopaedic and podiatric specialties continue to advance, there is great potential for technology…

The CurveBeam pedCAT imaging system was recently recommended as an incredibly beneficial option for the…

Think of a surgical procedure like a construction project. No contractor would build a building…

Dr. Steven K Neufeld, MD, presented “Using Weight Bearing CT to Guide Clinical Decisions” on…

“After using the pedCAT for a year, I am very impressed with how much I need it, and how many different things I use it for,” Dr. Bob Baravarian said at the 2015 Western Foot and Ankle Conference held in Anaheim, Cali. The California Podiatric Medical Association hosted the meeting at the end of June. Dr. Baravarian cited Hallux Rigidus as one example where pedCAT imaging has been helpful because he is able to properly assess the sesamoids. Dr. Baravarian confirmed his practice is realizing positive revenue streams as a result of the device.

The underlying causes of avascular necrosis of the second metatarsal head are not totally understood, but early diagnosis is essential. Delayed treatment can result in a collapse of the articular surface, making treatment more difficult. Dr. Bob Baravarian, DPM, explained his preferred methods for diagnosing the condition in the May 2015 issue of Podiatry Today. An X-Ray will show the overall contour and alignment of the metatarsal head. MRI is one option for a secondary study, but edema and swelling can limit visualization of the surrounding bone region, Dr. Baravarian explained. Weight bearing CT scans, meanwhile, clearly show the bones and joints and how they are aligned. Weight bearing CT is "our go-to imaging study," Dr. Baravarian said in the article. "With adequate diagnostic testing and proper patient and procedure selection, one can treat avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head with good to excellent outcomes," Dr. Baravarian said. Dr. Baravarian is the director of University Foot and Ankle Institute in Los Angeles. His practice offers weight bearing CT imaging services.

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Lisfranc injuries can easily be missed on traditional radiographs. One research study tried to determine the level of accuracy when using plain radiographs to assess midfoot conditions. Their results confirmed a high incidence of missed diagnosis even by experienced observers.¹ “Radiographic evaluation is crucial in the diagnosis…Weight bearing views are more sensitive since tarso-metatarsal instability may be revealed…The threshold for cross sectional imaging such as multi-detector CT should be low,” according to the study. With the pedCAT, it is possible to get a weight bearing, three dimensional scan at the point of care. The tarso-metatarsal joint can be viewed without any superimposition from surrounding anatomy. Delaying a 3D scan can be detrimental to recovery. “The identification of Lisfranc joint injury can be difficult and is often not detected on initial presentation to the accident department. This is important because of the correlation between delay in treatment, particularly more than six months, and poor functional outcome,” the study reported. Click on the blog post title to see examples of weight bearing CT scans of Lisfranc injuries.

“Patients come to my practice with an expectation of a higher level of care, that they’re getting the best. With the pedCAT, I am able to give them information immediately, and they leave feeling this was well worth the trip.” – Dr. Erik Nilssen Learn how the pedCAT has changed Dr. Nilssen’s clinical practice in a webinar hosted by Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Specialist. We hope you can join us! Click on the title of the blog post for the link to sign up.

The pedCAT has been deployed to a range of medical facilities – from large hospitals to single physician practices. Each site has its own unique requirements, and CurveBeam works with each customer to ensure the first weight bearing CT scanner dedicated to the foot & ankle meets all safety requirements. Because the pedCAT is an ultra low dose device, the shielding infrastructure required is similar to that of a plain X-Ray device. The pedCAT does not need to be in a lead lined room. Because of its compact size and relatively minimal required shielding, the pedCAT can easily fit into a practice with limited space. Click on the title of this post to see some examples.

A study published in Foot and Ankle Surgery compared three common angle measurements of the foot taken from non-weight bearing CT, weight bearing digital radiographs, and weight bearing pedCAT scans. The study concludes, "The angles differed between radiographs, CT and pedCAT, indicating that only pedCAT is able to detect the correct angles... pedCAT prevents inaccuracies of projection and foot orientation in contrast to radiographs due to the 3D dataset which is principally independent from projection and foot orientation." The study also found the average image acquisition time for the pedCAT (average 270 seconds) was 70 percent faster than with radiographs and 35 percent faster than with CT. The study was authored by Martinus Richter, Bernd Seidl, Zech Stefan, and Sarah Hahn.

The message at RSNA Annual Meeting this past November was clear: new US healthcare laws mean the practice of radiology is no longer about volume, but value. “We are focusing on quality metrics. It’s becoming important for us to become champions of quality in our institutions,” said Dr. Vijay Rao, MD, in a course at the meeting. How could a pedCAT add value to your practice? We might get an idea by looking at a comparable new technology. Breast tomosynthesis mammography provides 3D imaging for breast cancer screening, similar to the way the pedCAT provides 3D imaging for the foot and ankle. Breast tomosynthesis technology can detect breast cancers earlier than traditional 2D mammography, and can more accurately pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities, according to the Massachusetts General Hospital Imaging Department. Dr. Liane Philpotts, professor of diagnostic radiology at the Yale School of Medicine, called tomosynthesis a “game changer” and a “win-win.” In the same way, the pedCAT eliminates variability, helps lead to better diagnoses, and makes both you and your patients more confident that treatment will result in better outcomes. Dr. Erik Nilssen, MD, said the pedCAT helps him determine exactly when to allow patients to ambulate, “based on our ability to monitor fracture healing and fusion rates.” Also, pedCAT scans can take the guesswork out of hindfoot alignment, said Dr. Martin O’Malley, MD, because they allow for reproducible measurements. “We’ve never had a reproducible measurement,” until now, he said. To see an example of a pedCAT scan that led to a more accurate diagnosis, click on the blog post title.

The pedCAT system and your iPhone charger have something in common…you can plug them both in anywhere! That’s right. The pedCAT plugs into any standard 120 volt power outlet (or 220 volt outlet in certain countries). We suggest the pedCAT be connected to a dedicated line to prevent interference from other equipment as a precaution, although it is not required. The pedCAT’s simple power requirements are one of the factors that make it easy to integrate into any office workflow – even offices that have limited free space. Click on the blog post title to see some examples.