Orthopedic Imaging

Orthopedic imaging relies on X-ray, MRI and CT to diagnose disorders and injuries affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and spine. Orthopedists also use these test results to create an effective treatment plan.

NBA partners with GE HealthCare, MedStar Health to gain imaging insights into elite athletes' health
The goal of the study is to obtain quantitative data on how daily training and competing affect players’ musculoskeletal health. The information will be used to inform training, rest and recovery periods.
Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
When GBCA use in musculoskeletal imaging is and is not appropriate
Although gadolinium-based contrast agents are largely considered safe and are routinely used for MRI exams, experts suggest that providers should still utilize GBCAs sparingly for musculoskeletal studies.
AI algorithm reduces metal artifacts on CT imaging of metallic implants
This is the first study to use paired, real-world clinical CT images to evaluate deep learning-based artifact reduction techniques.
CTs of adults with degenerative changes should be met with high suspicion for spinal cord injury following trauma
This is increasingly recognized as a potentially underreported phenomenon, accounting for roughly half of all such injuries in certain populations.

Healthcare groups launch first-of-its-kind initiative to meet growing demand for X-ray technologists

The University of Texas Medical Branch and College of Health Care Professions kicked off the program in January and both sides see a bright future ahead.

March 17, 2021

Zebra cleared to market 3D printing for orthopedic surgery

An Israeli healthcare AI startup has earned a seventh green light from the FDA. Its latest algorithm can reconstruct X-rays of bones into 3D printouts with no less clarity than would be produced by advanced imaging modalities.

December 9, 2020

Ultrasounds performed by orthopedic surgeons on-par with MSK radiology exams, study finds

The findings suggest patients with rotator cuff injuries should undergo diagnostic exams in "one-stop" orthopedic shoulder clinics, researchers said recently.

December 8, 2020

Smart shopping: Chicago orthopedic practice knows the value of a good service contract when investing in imaging equipment

Sponsored by Hitachi Healthcare Americas

The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) treats patients in the Chicago area for every orthopedic issue under the sun, from rheumatoid arthritis to total knee replacements, and its 100-plus physicians order thousands of imaging exams on an annual basis.

August 25, 2020

Orthopedic Imaging

NBA partners with GE HealthCare, MedStar Health to gain imaging insights into elite athletes' health

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality

When GBCA use in musculoskeletal imaging is and is not appropriate

AI algorithm reduces metal artifacts on CT imaging of metallic implants

CTs of adults with degenerative changes should be met with high suspicion for spinal cord injury following trauma