The discovery of the century – the invention of French scientist Georges Charpak, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics, has already been implemented in practice at the Israeli Top Ihilov clinic. The pediatric orthopedics department of our clinic boasts the installation of EOS – a diagnostic imaging system for the spine and the entire musculoskeletal system.
What makes this installation unique? It allows for the scanning of the entire musculoskeletal system in one session with minimal radiation exposure to the child's body. This device is a true breakthrough in radiological diagnostics, enabling the early detection of spinal deformities with 100% accuracy and timely appointment of appropriate treatment.
Traditional Radiological Diagnostics and EOS – What Makes the Innovation Unique
The EOS diagnostic imaging system is much safer than traditional radiographic methods, primarily due to minimal radiation exposure to the body and reduced procedure duration. This is very important when it comes to children.
With EOS, the patient receives a lower dose of radiation:
- 2-3 times less compared to conventional radiography;
- 20 times less compared to computed tomography;
- 85% less compared to spinal imaging using computed radiography, with EOS results being more accurate;
- 50% less compared to digital radiographic examination;
- 95% less compared to computed tomography performed for visualizing structural changes in the lower extremities.
But these figures are not the limit. Diagnostic imaging using the EOS system, according to the protocol, allows for high-quality research with ultra-low radiation – the indicated figures can be another 10% lower. At the same time, the image has high clarity, and there is no distortion during 3D reconstruction.
But this is not all the advantages of EOS over traditional diagnostic tools. Thanks to the new method, it is possible to gain insight into processes that are not accurately reflected in two-dimensional imaging. For example, assessing the degree of vertebral displacement in idiopathic scoliosis, which is characterized by changes in their position along three axes. In this case, the three-dimensional image accurately conveys the pathological processes occurring in the skeletal system of the child's body.
How EOS Diagnostics is Conducted
Innovative diagnostic imaging is conducted in several stages:
- The radiological examination is performed in two planes – frontal and lateral. This stage lasts no more than 25 seconds.
- Next, the obtained images are combined.
- In the final stage, the two-dimensional image is transformed into a three-dimensional one.
During the imaging, the patient is in a standing position. This way, the weight is distributed physiologically, and the load on the musculoskeletal system is displayed as accurately as possible.
The EOS system, allowing the doctor to obtain full-length three-dimensional images, enables the assessment of the condition not only of the spine and soft tissues of the back, lower extremities, but also of all structures of the musculoskeletal system. This approach allows for precise surgical planning even before the operation based on a single image in three-dimensional projection.
Affordable Price for Innovation – One of the Advantages of Top Ihilov
Despite the innovative nature of the method used, the price for such diagnostics at Top Ihilov is quite affordable and on average 40% lower than in clinics in Western Europe and America. At the same time, the patient receives high-quality medical care in comfortable conditions and a safe and comprehensive examination of the musculoskeletal system in one session.
Innovative System at Top Ihilov – Our Advantages
- High qualification of diagnostic doctors – allows for 100% accuracy in diagnosing based on EOS results.
- Speed of procedure execution and obtaining accurate results.
- Safety of the procedure – minimal load on the child's body.
- Affordable cost, no prepayment, convenient payment options.
- Assistance from the international department representative in organizing diagnostics and solving everyday issues.