IR challenges in the MSK system.
As the capability of medical imaging equipment improves, and relatively new modalities such as cone beam CT with guidance becomes more widely available, the range and complexity of image guided orthopedic procedures continues to expand. Challenges include the predictable technical and anatomic issues, as well as the complex operational and political issues associated with moving and integrating an interventional radiology service into the traditional operating room environment.
Johnson
Neil D
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Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. Neil.johnson@cchmc.org
Racadio
John M
JM
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*