A Sure Fit for the Mountains
Anyone who has been skiing knows that the difference between a fantastic day of carving and a night of aches and pains can come down to the fit of your ski boots. New boots are the easiest way to improve…
One Step at a Time? Knee Replacements Are Advancing by Leaps and Bounds!
An increasing number of U.S. residents over the age of 65 has expanded the need for longer-lasting knee implants. Orthopedic companies have responded by developing new technologies that have resulted in more durable implants. This, according to ODT, has in…
In-Office CT Imaging Equipment Helps Urgent Care Centers Better Address Orthopedic Care
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…
Advanced CT Technology Increases Presence in Sports Medicine with Decreasing Footprint
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…
New, Improved Tool for Measuring Hindfoot Alignment Made Possible Using 3D Biometric TALAS Software
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…
CurveBeam Celebrates the History of Independence Day
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…
CT Scans: Customer Experience and Perception Drive Value
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…
CurveBeam and Carestream Health Announce Collaboration to Promote Weight-Bearing CT Awareness and Research
Warrington, Penn. – June 6, 2017 – Medical device companies CurveBeam and Carestream Health announced a collaboration to support and facilitate education and research for weight-bearing computed tomography imaging. “The ability to capture weight-bearing CT images allows foot and ankle…
Keep Your Orthopedic Practice Alive Through Diversification
Medical providers are always looking for ways to create optimal patient outcomes while lowering costs. Dwindling reimbursement can dissuade people from pursuing medical careers—or their chosen specialty. Medical Student Education published a study finding 15 percent of fourth-year medical school…
A pedCAT Scan: Less Radiation Than A Serving of Brazil Nuts
Most people may not realize it, but humans are exposed to natural background radiation all the time. The source is naturally occurring radioactive materials and cosmic radiation from outer space. Geography plays a huge factor in how much radiation a…
