University Orthopedics 1st in New England to offer EOSedge™, a next-gen imaging system

Photo: Dr. Basel Diebo, University Orthopedics Spine Surgeon; East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva; Dr. Alan Daniels, Chief of The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics; Michelle R. DeRoche, University Orthopedics 

University Orthopedics First in New England to Offer EOSedge™, a Next-Gen Imaging System Ideal for Pediatric and Adult Orthopedic Patients. The state-of-the-art imaging system with Flex Dose™ technology provides high-resolution images while minimizing radiation exposure

Continuing its commitment to providing patients with cutting-edge care, University Orthopedics recently became the first practice in Rhode Island to add EOSedge to its suite of imaging tools. The use of this leading technology in radiographic imaging will help improve both patient safety and treatment outcomes.

To celebrate the new technology, East Providence Mayor Robert DaSilva joined members of the University Orthopedics team and EOS representatives for a ribbon cutting this week at the practice’s Kettle Point location.

“Residents tell me all the time how happy they are that they don’t have to travel far to get the care they need. They don’t have to go over the bridge. They don’t have to go to Providence or Boston. They come right here and get first-rate service,” Mayor DaSilva said. “And now our residents have access to this cutting-edge technology that’s not available anywhere else in New England. That’s something to be proud of and is a testament to University Orthopedics and what they think about their patients.”

EOSedge is the latest technology by EOS imaging – which is already globally recognized for its low-dose, full-body biplanar imaging platform and its cloud-based digital spine ecosystem. This next-generation solution captures fully functional 2D biplanar images in seconds, using a high-resolution photon-counting detector for outstanding image quality for a broad range of patients. With the use of Flex Dose™ technology, EOSedge ups the ante in patient safety by substantially reducing radiation dose and minimizing the long-term impact to the patient. 

Moreover, University Orthopedics will have access to a new web-based platform built around EOSedge images that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate a patient’s spine alignment, create surgical strategies based on patient-specific measurements, and reconcile surgical plans intraoperatively and postoperatively. This end-to-end platform will allow surgeons to visualize patient data, track trends, and create more predictable outcomes.

“The EOSedge system is a remarkable advancement in musculoskeletal imaging and it is our privilege to have this technology available to our surgeons and patients,” said University Orthopedics President Edward Akelman, MD. “By obtaining highly accurate patient data at a lower radiation dose, this new system enables our providers to make better informed clinical decisions while also prioritizing patient comfort and safety. We believe this signifies best-in-class care and a tremendous honor for us to be the first to offer EOSedge in New England.”

By modulating the radiation dose along the patient’s body –  emitting less radiation along thinner parts of the patient and increasing it along thicker parts – Flex Dose delivers up to an 80% overall radiation reduction. Additionally, a Micro Dose function for follow-up exams can further reduce radiation exposure, delivering the equivalent amount of radiation received from living on Earth for one week. In addition, EOSedge’s open cabin allows medical teams to capture full-body images safely, quickly, and comfortably. Its accessible design enables easy entry and positioning for children, older patients, and patients with varying physical conditions.

Images from EOSedge seamlessly integrate with the EOS Insight digital platform, which has been available at University Orthopedics for several years. 

For more information about imaging with the EOS system please visit  universityorthopedics.com or www.eos-imaging.com, or call University Orthopedics at 401-457-1500. 

About University Orthopedics

University Orthopedics (UOI, universityorthopedics.com) is a regional center for orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. With clinic locations in Rhode Island (Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Middletown, Newport, North Providence, Portsmouth, Providence, and Westerly) and Massachusetts (Mansfield, North Easton, Plymouth, and Raynham), UOI includes more than 65 board-certified orthopedic, fellowship-trained musculoskeletal, and sports medicine physicians. These specialists are faculty members of the Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, teaching medical students, orthopedic residents, and fellowship sub-specialty surgeons. 

About EOS imaging 

EOS imaging, an ATEC company, is a leader in outcome-improving radiographic imaging and data-informed software solutions. EOS is globally recognized for its low-dose, full-body biplanar imaging platform and its cloud-based digital spine ecosystem. EOS technology informs the entire surgical process by capturing a calibrated, full-body image in a weight-bearing position, enabling precise measurement of anatomical angles and dimensions. The EOS ecosystem drives a more accurate understanding of patient alignment during diagnosis, elevates the likelihood of surgical goal fulfillment by integrating a fully informed plan, and enables a post-operative assessment of the treatment strategy. Learn more at eos-imaging.com.