UT Ortho – EOSedge
EOSedgeTM 2D imaging system
Low dose, high-quality imaging for orthopedic care
At UT Ortho, we believe in providing our patients with the best care and services, which is why we’re proud to offer the EOSedge system at UTHealth Houston Orthopedics at Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital.
EOSedge is a state-of-the-art, low-dose 2D X-ray imaging system used for the management of orthopedic conditions. The exam allows our physicians to see the interaction between the joints and the rest of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, hips, and legs.
The system uses two X-ray beams to scan the patient, creating two high-quality images of the entire body or a specific region of the body.
Immediate 2D results
EOSedge produces high-quality, digital X-ray images that are immediately available for you and your physician to review after the scan, which takes 10-25 seconds on average. The total exam time takes about 4 minutes including exam preparation.
Safe imaging is our top priority
We take every precaution to reduce radiation exposure across all imaging tests and exams. EOSedge is yet another tool that enables us to provide the best imaging services while reinforcing our commitment to safety and low dose imaging options for our patients.
EOSedge also has a unique setting called Flex DoseTM that adjusts the amount of radiation the patient receives along the body. This setting minimizes exposure in areas of the body whenever possible, while still delivering the high-resolution images needed for our doctors to make treatment decisions.
Reducing dose is particularly beneficial for pediatric patients that are more sensitive to the cumulative effects of radiation. For this reason, EOSedge can reduce radiation exposure to even lower levels thanks to a setting called MicroDose. When the system operates on the Micro Dose setting, it emits even less radiation than a standard exam (equivalent to about a day of natural background radiation on Earth)1.
High-resolution images in multiple positions
With traditional imaging techniques, patients often need to lie down or hold an uncomfortable pose to get the best image. With EOSedge, patients are able to be scanned while standing or in a seated position. This allows the doctor to examine the natural posture, as well as the ways that the spine, hips, and lower limbs are positioned in relation to one another.
Accurate imaging for diagnosis and surgery (when necessary)
In addition to reduced radiation dose, clear images and convenient exams, the unique perspective provided by EOSedge allows doctors to get a more complete picture of a patient’s condition to provide a precise diagnosis and to gather detailed information should surgical interventions become necessary.
References
1. Ilharreborde, Brice, et al. “EOS Microdose Protocol for the Radiological Follow-up of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.” European Spine Journal, vol. 25, no. 2, 2015, pp. 526–531., doi:10.1007/s00586-015-3960-8.
A doctor must always rely on his or her professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product for a particular patient. EOS imaging does not dispense medical advice and recommends that physicians be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in a clinical setting.
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Caution: U.S. federal law restricts the sale of these devices to or by the order of a physician.