3D images and weight-bearing exams can support faster, more accurate diagnoses. A growing trend in orthopaedic healthcare is the adoption of 3D extremity CT imaging (Cone Beam CT). In Radiology Today (1), Beth W. Orenstein writes: “The CBCT units for extremities are catching on because they provide high-quality,
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Los avances en las imágenes de las extremidades pueden beneficiar a los adultos con estilos de vida activos. A lo largo de los años he asistido a cientos de ferias y conferencias, y la reunión anual de la Academia Estadounidense de Cirujanos Ortopédicos (AAOS) ha sido
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Evaluating the economic impact of the OnSight 3D Extremity System. By Brian Curtin, orthopedic surgeon, Ortho Carolina. Before investing in a new piece of imaging equipment, orthopaedic practices need to understand the potential financial impact. Contribution to patient care is paramount; however, so is the potential to
Read MoreCustomer Input Drives Carestream’s Engineering Innovation. Carestream was proud to receive the Aunt Minnie award for Best New Radiology Device at RSNA16 in Chicago. The prestigious award was given to Carestream for our innovative OnSight 3D Extremity System that brings a new modality and clinical value to
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In-house imaging provides orthopaedic practices with ancillary revenue stream. “Where you win or lose the game in a medical practice is on the revenue side of the balance sheet.” Orthopaedic practices, like all medical practices, are feeling the pinch of increased costs, reimbursement pressure, and time-consuming administrative
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Study favors weight-bearing images for orthopaedic patellofemoral diagnosis and surgery. By Dr. John Marzo, physician with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. In clinical orthopedics advanced imaging like computed axial tomography (CT) scanning, has become invaluable to the evaluation and management of patients with musculoskeletal disease. Bone detail
Read MoreDavid Chan, Global Product Line Manager, Carestream, gives a demo of the, OnSite 3D Extremity CBCT Sytem from Carestream at RSNA 2015. The OnSight System is designed to provide pristine 3D images at the point of care—with an easy-open bore and patient access to allow weight-bearing
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The RSNA annual meeting brings about excitement each year as we get to learn about the latest research, advancements, and trends happening in medical imaging. Carestream will participate in four scientific sessions at RSNA 2015. Each one will showcase research conducted in collaboration with some of
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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a variant of traditional computed tomography (CT) and was first described in the late 1970s. The main difference between the two approaches is the volume of the object that is imaged at one time. In traditional CT, a narrow
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This white paper addresses the benefits of a prototype cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system dedicated to extremity imaging. The CBCT system was co-developed by scientists at Carestream Health and Johns Hopkins University. The CBCT system was designed to image both upper and lower extremities, with the
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