title: [EOS imaging acquisition system : 2D/3D diagnostics of the skeleton].
abstract: The application spectrum of the EOS imaging acquisition system is versatile. It is especially useful in the diagnostics and planning of corrective surgical procedures in complex orthopedic cases. The application is indicated when assessing deformities and malpositions of the spine, pelvis and lower extremities. It can also be used in the assessment and planning of hip and knee arthroplasty. For the first time physicians have the opportunity to conduct examinations of the whole body under weight-bearing conditions in order to anticipate the effects of a planned surgical procedure on the skeletal system as a whole and therefore on the posture of the patient. Compared to conventional radiographic examination techniques, such as x-ray or computed tomography, the patient is exposed to much less radiation. Therefore, the pediatric application of this technique can be described as reasonable.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Spezielle Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Marienburgstr. 2, 60528, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. timur.tarhan@friedrichsheim.de.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tarhan
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Spezielle Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Marienburgstr. 2, 60528, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Froemel
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Spezielle Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Friedrichsheim gGmbH, Marienburgstr. 2, 60528, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meurer
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D051598:Whole Body Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
keywords: Arthroplasty; Deformity; Pelvis; Radiation exposure; Spine