Exposure to Low-Level Radiation is Less of a Risk than Obesity, Smoking, and Air Pollution
While the risks to health from medium- and high-level radiation have been studied for years and are relatively well-understood, the risks of exposure to low-level radiation are less clear. A new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society…
A Sure Fit for the Mountains
Anyone who has been skiing knows that the difference between a fantastic day of carving and a night of aches and pains can come down to the fit of your ski boots. New boots are the easiest way to improve…
Measuring Flexible Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity with Weight-Bearing High-Resolution 3D Cone-Beam CT Scanners
Adult acquired flatfoot deformity is a common, complex disorder associated with the failure of various soft-tissue structures involving and affecting the arch of the foot. It can differ in both severity and location, which contributes to the complexity of analyzing…
Weight Bearing CT Technology Touted at Chinese National Foot & Ankle Conference
The CurveBeam pedCAT was on display at the 20th National Conference on Foot and Ankle Surgery in Beijing in early September. We had the privilege of meeting with new and current clients, sharing advancements in the industry, and networking with…
Industry Workshop
The workshop will be held at the the 6th Triennial IFFAS Scientific Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. We are excited to see you there!
Skeletomuscular Imaging Use Increased Dramatically, 1994-2013
Use of radiography, ultrasound, MR, and CT—the four most common imaging tests used for orthopedic extremities—on Medicare patients experienced a jump from 1994 to 2013, according to a study published in the latest issue of The American Journal of Roentgenology…
One Step at a Time? Knee Replacements Are Advancing by Leaps and Bounds!
An increasing number of U.S. residents over the age of 65 has expanded the need for longer-lasting knee implants. Orthopedic companies have responded by developing new technologies that have resulted in more durable implants. This, according to ODT, has in…
In-Office CT Imaging Equipment Helps Urgent Care Centers Better Address Orthopedic Care
According to a 2015 survey by the Urgent Care Association of America, there are more than 7,000 urgent-care centers in the United States. The industry is expected to grow 4 to 6 percent per year in the near future, mainly…
3 Leading Orthopedic Doctors to Present at the Weight-Bearing CT International Study Group’s Scientific Session in Lisbon, Portugal Next Month
The Weight Bearing CT International Study Group promotes dialogue and collaboration on weight bearing CT research initiatives. The group is dedicated to enhancing diagnosis and understanding of weight bearing foot and ankle conditions, and is working to create standardized protocols…
