Donald D. Anderson, PhD is Vice Chair of Research, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Iowa. He discusses how the CurveBeam HiRise aids his efforts in researching osteoarthritis & joint deterioration in the knee, foot & ankle, especially when…
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Ruth Chimenti, DPT, PhD, is researching the relationship between movement and musculoskeletal pain, specifically in the Achilles tendon. The University of Iowa researcher uses the HiRise system to examine localized peripheral pain…
HATFIELD, PENN. – Apr. 6, 2021 – CurveBeam, a leader in weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging, announced its systems now include specific protocols for Paragon® 28™’s MAVEN Patient-Specific Instrumentation (PSI) System. The Paragon 28 MAVEN PSI System is an accurate…
The University of Iowa’s Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratories overarching mission is advancing “the application of innovative computational formulations, quantitative imaging breakthroughs, and novel experimental approaches to address clinically-oriented research problems across the diverse spectrum of musculoskeletal biomechanics.” Weight bearing CT (WBCT)…
CurveBeam Hosts Conversation with Iowa Researchers on New Lab Built Around Weight Bearing CT Imaging The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, is a premier academic research institution. The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation includes a a state-of-the-art Biomechanics…
CurveBeam announced it has received Health Canada clearance for the HiRise weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging system for the entire lower extremity. The HiRise is CurveBeam's third generation WBCT system. The HiRise offers the unique capability of 3D weight bearing…
Provide a Personalized Assessment of Knee Arthritis Custom solutions for knee osteoarthritis (OA) deserve custom imaging solutions as well. In-office standing CT (WBCT) allows the surgeon to make timely decisions on the appropriateness of partial vs. total knee replacement procedures.…
Orthopedic leaders are embracing the migration of surgical cases to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). To prepare for high growth expansion, invest in point-of-care CT imaging. Diagnostic imaging is a critical part of many patients’ journeys, helping surgeons and other medical…
Safe, consistent access to advanced diagnostic imaging can give orthopedic practices a competitive edge post-pandemic and beyond, enhancing the patient experience and boosting revenues when off-site imaging might not be possible. In the weeks after the first COVID-19 wave in…
Preoperative plans for arthroplasty and corrective osteotomies rely on a weight-bearing long leg AP X-Ray. However, the modality has several limitations when it comes to surgical pre-planning in programs like mediCAD 2D: A true AP on weight bearing X-Ray is…
