3D CT Imaging for Podiatry
The new Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner revolutionizes extremity CT imaging.
The compact unit brings 3D imaging at emergency departments, orthopedic clinics or
trauma centers for fast diagnoses at the Point-of-Care. Superior image quality serves
radiologists, orthopedists, and extremity specialists all alike.
 Need for dedicated orthopedic imaging
The most commonly missed fractures are within
the extremities. Initial diagnosis is typically based on
plain 2D radiographs obtained on the day of the patient’s
visit to the orthopedic clinic. Very often, however, more
detailed assessment with Computed Tomography (CT)
or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is required.
Unfortunately these imaging modalities may not be
readily available at the time of the visit and important
diagnostic information will be missed when it is
most valuable for the patient’s care.
Introducing Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner Planmed Verity® utilizes CBCT (Cone Beam Computed
Tomography) technology to provide high resolution
volumetric (3D) images of the extremities at a particularly
low dose. The unit is designed for extremity CT imaging
at the Point-of-Care in emergency departments,
orthopedic clinics and trauma centers. Typical users are
radiologists, orthopedists, and extremity specialists such
as hand surgeons and podiatrists.
Less missed fractures with Planmed Verity® Overlapping structures seriously limit the visibility of
the subtle fracture line in 2D radiographs. In the worst
case, this leads to patient suffering for months and
repeated radiographs. Not only has the healing process
been delayed or completely stopped but the patient has
been exposed to unnecessary radiation dose.
Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner is designed to find
subtle and occult fractures at the first visit to the imaging
facility. The system features specialized functions and
tools for extremity imaging that provide optimal imaging
technique for different targets and purposes.
Weight-bearing CT
One of the most intriguing new applications of
Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner is weight-bearing
option in which the patient stands inside the gantry
during image acquisition. Weight-bearing imaging
of the ankle or knee shows the anatomy under natural
load. With this new imaging application many of
the previously unanswered questions can be addressed.
Less missed fractures with Planmed Verity® Overlapping structures seriously limit the visibility of
the subtle fracture line in 2D radiographs. In the worst
case, this leads to patient suffering for months and
repeated radiographs. Not only has the healing process
been delayed or completely stopped but the patient has
been exposed to unnecessary radiation dose.
Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner is designed to find
subtle and occult fractures at the first visit to the imaging
facility. The system features specialized functions and
tools for extremity imaging that provide optimal imaging
technique for different targets and purposes.
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- Both Normal & Weight-Bearing Extremity 3D Imaging: Toes, Foot, Ankle, Leg and Knee as well as Fingers, Hand, Wrist, Arm, Elbow, & Maxillofacial
- 2D & 3D High Resolution Images, Find Subtle & Occult Fractures the 1st Time
- Significantly Lower Radiation Dose Compared to MDCT Scanners
- Adjustable Height & Tilt Positioning
- Integrated Workstation w/Touch Screen
- Visualize Fracture Bone Healing Without Removing the Cast
- Mobile…Easily Movable With Built-in Locking Casters
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