New Bone and Joint Institute continued
additional expertise, and is a way of
efficiently treating them,” says spine
surgeon and McLane Children’s
Hospital Scott & White adolescent
scoliosis specialist Mark Rahm, MD,
associate professor of surgery at the
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College of Medicine. An integrated
model helps caregivers decide on a
best course of treatment for patients,
too. “Having spine care specialists,
such as physicians in physical medicine
and rehabilitation, working in
collaboration is key. Many patients
with back pain don’t actually need
surgery. It’s about taking an individual
On our wish list
EOS™ TECHNOLOGY
Philanthropy has played a significant role in helping
to bring the Bone and Joint Institute to life. To date,
$1 million of the $6 million goal has been raised.
To fill the new space with current technology that
will enhance our patients’ diagnoses and treatments,
we need continued support from the community.
One example of a recent advance is the Nobel Prizewinning technology of the Eos platform, which
captures head-to-toe 3-D images of the skeletal
frame. This approach is particularly helpful for
assessing balance and joint stress in patients with
spine, hip, and knee problems, such as scoliosis
and lower extremity deformities.
Features that set EOS apart from traditional
X-rays or CT scans include:
1. Capturing a full or partial body image
2. Reduction in radiation dose
3. Obtaining multiplanar images in an upright
weight-bearing position (unavailable in CT scans)
The cost of the platform is $680,000. Please call the
Scott & White Healthcare Foundation at 800-293-4483,
if you would like more information or are interested
in funding this equipment.
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approach and developing the best
solution for each patient. It’s a ‘winwin’ for all, and is what our referring
physicians want, too.”
The new Bone and Joint Institute
will advance the care of patients for
years to come. It’s a true model of
healthcare delivery for the future. n