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.

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.
Pulsed radiofrequency procedure could help patients avoid surgery for sciatica
In PRF procedures, a probe is used to intermittently apply energy directly to the dorsal root ganglia, which is often where pain and neurologic symptoms associated with sciatica originate.

AI scores 1 against a knee injury common among athletes

The AI development team was guided by a sports-medicine specialist dubbed “the go-to orthopedic surgeon for many of the greatest athletes on the planet.”

October 22, 2021

New guidance for knee cartilage MRI seeks to prevent irreversible osteoarthritis

A special RSNA committee unveiled their update in a new report published in Radiology.

September 7, 2021

More than 99% of X-rays after knee replacement are unnecessary, costing healthcare millions

Gathering radiographs following an operation is common practice, but there is little data on the usefulness of these exams, experts wrote in The Knee.

September 3, 2021

Routine CT scans offer radiologists opportunity to detect costly bone problems

A Mount Sinai School of Medicine-led team said such scans should be used to spot possible osteoporosis.

August 12, 2021

private equity corporatization business consolidation

Radiologist and former Rad Partners CMO leading new private equity-backed national orthopedics practice

American Orthopedic Partners CEO Jay Bronner, MD, is joined by fellow RP alum Ryan Pahler, the imaging giant's former VP of national business development.

June 22, 2021

Support system helps technologists correct knee X-ray errors, reducing exam retake rates

Reperforming lateral knee radiographs is common practice but consumes unnecessary resources and exposes patients to added radiation, experts explained in Radiography.

June 4, 2021

Total knee AI/AR cleared for sales in the US

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a French startup for surgery software that combines AI with augmented reality and computer vision.

April 29, 2021

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

Orthopedic Imaging

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

Pulsed radiofrequency procedure could help patients avoid surgery for sciatica