Here are five things to know:
1. The installation in a scoliosis center is the first of its kind, as EOS imaging has previously only been installed in hospitals or imaging centers.
2. EOS imaging cuts out the middle man, as patients can now skip the hospital to receive imaging radiographs and go straight to the National Scoliosis Center. Previously, the center only created custom design and fabrication of scoliosis and kyphosis braces, using imaging from hospitals.
3. With the new technology, the center can now conduct radiographic imaging scans on-site. Patients conveniently receive imaging and brace-fitting all at one place.
4. EOS imaging has the ability to create 3D reconstructions of the ribcage, so orthotists can more accurately design braces for patients’ specific conditions.
5. Because scoliosis patients need regular imaging, the ultra-low dose imaging protects patients from excessive radiation.
“With the addition of EOS to their [National Scoliosis Center’s] offering, scoliosis patients and their families gain a convenient, comprehensive and de-risked approach to treatment,” said Marie Meynadier, CEO of EOS imaging.
More articles on devices:
BoneScalpel workshop attracts large crowd: 5 notes
Bioness receives 2015 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award in Functional Electrical Stimulation for Walking — 7 notes
Smith & Nephew acquires Russian manufacturing companies: 5 takeaways
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
