The software will provide HSS orthopaedic surgeons with advanced tools to enhance visualization of complex cases with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
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| SHELTON, Connecticut, January 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra [http://www.sectra.com ] (STO: SECT-B) announces that Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), one of the most renowned orthopaedic hospitals in the US, has ordered Sectra’s 3D pre-operative planning solution. The software will provide HSS orthopaedic surgeons with advanced tools to enhance visualization of complex cases with the goal of improving patient outcomes. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/628684/Sectra_Logo.jpg )
“Sectra’s innovative 3D solutions will enable us to make full use of the acquired images, resulting in cutting edge delivery of care to our orthopaedic patients,” says William M. Ricci, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma Service at HSS. “This 3D platform will improve the quality of pre-operative planning with potential for improved surgical outcomes.” The 3D pre-operative planning solution includes tools that allow the surgeon to render standard CT images into a three-dimensional interactive image that can be segmented, manipulated, mirrored, templated and 3D printed. The software will integrate with the existing Sectra radiology PACS at HSS to enable surgeons immediate access from anywhere in the hospital. “This agreement adds software tools for advanced 3D virtual fracture reduction and trauma planning as well as efficient tools for 3D spine planning into the hands of all surgeons at HSS,” says Gustaf Schwang, General Manager Business Unit Orthopaedics at Sectra. “It also includes collaborative development of software, intended to deepen both companies’ leadership position in our respective markets.” Video: Sectra’s 3D Trauma Pelvic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_efekflnkY ] Sectra at AAOS Visit Sectra at booth #3967 where the orthopaedic solution will be showcased. Read more and secure your meeting with Sectra at AAOS [https://sectra.com/medical/event/aaos-2018 ]. About Sectra Enterprise Imaging With more than 25 years of innovation and 1,700 installations, Sectra is a leading global provider of imaging IT solutions that support healthcare in achieving patient-centric care. The orthopaedic solution is part of Sectra’s complete enterprise imaging offering which is comprised of PACS for imaging-intense departments-radiology, orthopaedics, pathology and cardiology, VNA and Cross Enterprise Workflow solutions. Using the same technical platform, customers can easily extend a departmental solution to create a comprehensive VNA and enterprise image management solution without major investments or the replacement of existing components. Read more about Sectra and why Sectra PACS is “Best in KLAS” at http://www.sectra.com/medical. Contact details: Andrea Sowitch, Vice President of Marketing Sectra, Inc. E-mail: andrea.sowitch@sectra.com Phone: +1-203-925-0899 ext. 268 Torbjorn Kronander, President and CEO Sectra AB E-mail: torbjorn.kronander@sectra.se Phone: +46-705-23-5227
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