First in OC to Offer Cutting-Edge Technology for Assessing Back Pain in Adults

Treating pain requires understanding where the pain is coming from. Spine issues, for example, can cause a person pain in their shoulders, hips and knees. So, to treat pain effectively, doctors need to be able to see the entire skeleton and all the pain points at once.

At Hoag Spine Center, they can. Hoag is the first in Orange County to adopt the EOSedge System for adults, a cutting-edge technology that combines multiple imaging techniques to better diagnose and treat back pain in adults.

The EOS imaging technology combines X-ray, low dose radiation modulation, and an innovative open cabin design to capture high resolution images, allowing physicians to make well-informed diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans. The investment in this technology underscores Hoag Spine Center’s dedication to understanding and treating the root cause of patients’ conditions.

“This technology helps patients better understand their pain and allows physicians to pinpoint underlying problems in a more timely fashion,” said Burak Ozgur, MD, director of Hoag Spine Center. “The EOSedge is a remarkable advancement in musculoskeletal imaging, and we are thrilled to have this technology available to our patients.”

The EOSedge’s innovative Flex Dose™ technology modulates radiation dose, reducing radiation exposure. And the system’s photon counting detection technology delivers high resolution X-ray images to diagnose and evaluate musculoskeletal conditions. It’s the first X-ray based system to incorporate this type of technology.“

The EOS imaging system provides lightning-fast, high-quality images in a patient-friendly setting that maximizes safety, efficiency and workflow while drastically minimizing radiation exposure,” said Adam Kanter, MD, associate executive medical director of Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. “It enables us to see the entire spine, its interconnections and balance points, so we can treat the underlying condition that caused the disc to rupture or the bone to slip. EOS helps us understand why the problem occurred, not just that it did occur. If you simply treat the focal problem without an understanding of the underlying cause, you can surely expect more surgery down the road.”

Surgeons can use 3D models developed from EOSedge images to assist with clinical decision-making and surgical planning.

Hoag’s comprehensive Spine Center is a recognized leader and provider of the most advanced non-operative and minimally invasive treatment options available. Hoag’s board-certified, fellowship-trained spine experts provide personalized patient-centered care that enables them to achieve some of the best clinical outcomes in the nation.

“Hoag’s commitment to providing the most comprehensive, effective care to our patients is underscored with the purchase of this new technology,” Dr. Ozgur said. “It’s a gamechanger, in that it provides a breadth of data to fully understand why a patient is feeling the way they are – and what we, as surgeons, as physical therapists, as pain management specialists, all of us, can do to improve their outcome.”

Learn more about the EOSedge System and Hoag Spine Center by visiting www.hoag.org/spine.