Local Doctors Using New, Safer X-Ray Technology

Some good news for local children getting treatment for spinal deformities: A North Druid Hills pediatric doctors office is using a newly designed X-ray system that emits lower amounts of radiation, making it safer for patients.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates on Executive Park Drive has been using the new EOS System for about six months, according to a story in Neighbor Newspapers.

From the story:

The EOS system utilizes a new 3D, low dose X-ray, which offers a radiation dose that is up to nine times lower than conventional X-ray and 20 times less than a CT scan. It is also the first and only technology capable of providing 3D, full body images of patients in a natural standing position.

“The fact that this is ultra-low dose, it gives the patients an amazing peace of mind because as we follow the children and teens every six months or so, by having the X-rays over a 10-year period it’s the equivalency of less exposure than just one traditional X-ray period,” Oswald said.

Go to the story for more information.