The EOS system emits radiation at a dose up to 2-3 times lower than general radiography and more than 20 times less than computed tomography (CT). In spinal imaging – up to 85% less radiation compared to computed radiography (CR) at an equal or superior quality. In lower extremities and entire spine imaging – 50% less radiation compared to digital radiography (DR). Axis tests and lower extremities’ structural deformities with a radiation dose 95% lower than computed tomography (CT). In addition, there is also a protocol for performing a test with an ultra-reduced dose where all the above mentioned doses are reduced by 10 times more.
According to Dr. Dror Ovadia, director of the Pediatric Orthopedics department, at the “Dana-Dwek” Children’s Hospital, at the Ichilov Medical Center, “the dose reduction is particularly helpful and beneficial in children who need to undergo frequent imaging tests, such as children with spinal deformities like scoliosis. The innovative system gives us doctors a better option for monitoring these children and monitoring the progress of the disease”.
Additionally, the device also reduces the amount of time it takes to perform the scan to 10-25 seconds only. The EOS technology provides real size pictures, at a scale of 1:1, to be used for surgical planning and for monitoring bone and articular diseases.