oZTEo for MR bone imaging

Expand your MSK scanning capabilities with oZTEo MRI bone imaging. Delivering a one-stop shop for orthopedic imaging
AT A GLANCE

One-stop orthopedic shop

Provides cortical bone information co-registered with the soft tissue series

CT-like image contrast

Without ionizing radiation, offers an alternative for pediatric and pregnant patients

Ease patient burden

Help eliminate separate imaging modality appointments, potentially reduce healthcare costs

oZTEo for MR bone imaging

With this new application for imaging cortical bone surfaces, based on the radial Zero TE (ZTE) application, you can be a one-stop shop for bone imaging and add considerable clinical value to your orthopedic exams.

In our experience, the routine use of ZTE has made it possible to highlight bone pathologies or the presence of calcifications. Our MR exams have become more efficient since they now combine the usual soft tissue differentiation of conventional MR with the almost CT-like appearance of ZTE.

Eric Lévêque, RT(R)(M)
Clinique du Sport and IRM Jardin des Plantes Paris, France
PRODUCT BENEFITS

Powerful bone imaging for all anatomies

Available for all anatomies without ionizing radiation, oZTEo delivers images of bone morphology, calcification, ossification and fractures. oZTEo complements conventional MR soft tissue exams with perfect co-registration and provides 3D isotropic imaging using a radial ZTE acquisition, with inherent motion insensitivity. Use oZTEo with Volume Illumination for realistic 3D rendering.
ONE-STOP ORTHOPEDIC SHOP

Deliver a one-stop shop for orthopedic imaging

When oZTEo is included in an MR exam, cortical bone information is perfectly co-registered with the soft tissue series, making it a one-stop imaging shop for most routine MSK needs.
SHARP CONSTRAST

CT-like image contrast without ionizing radiation

MR bone imaging provides a CT-like image contrast without ionizing radiation, making it an attractive alternative for pediatric and pregnant patients where ionizing radiation is a concern. In addition, it provides a welcome alternative when longitudinal CTs are required, particularly when low-dose CT systems are unavailable.
EASE PATIENT BURDEN

Save time and costs

Imaging facilities can prioritize their use of CT for more emergent cases. Having both soft tissue assessment and bone imaging within the same exam can lessen the burden on the patient to attend two separate imaging modality appointments and may also lead to reduced healthcare costs.

In many cases, using oZTEo will spare the patient the time, radiation exposure, multiple visits and cost.

Tiron Pechet, MD
Assistant Medical Director and Chief Information Officer, Shields Radiology, USA

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