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.

Orthopedic

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
Surgeon

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
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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