Jacksonville, FL—Viztek, the radiology solution provider, announces the installation of its Opal-ORTHO PACS and U-ARM DR solutions at Orthopedic Specialists, P.C. of St. Louis, Missouri. The multi-specialty orthopedic practice was previously using analog film for their radiology needs before their comprehensive switch to digital with Viztek.
Viztek’s Opal-ORTHO PACS was installed complete with orthopedic templating and a full set of tools designed specifically for the orthopedic market. Office Manager, Lynn Brand, explains, “The surgeons are using the templating tools regularly for their pre-operative planning and love the PACS features. The amount of time it takes to do ordinary tasks associated with viewing patient exams has been cut dramatically.” Also installed was Viztek’s U-Arm DR, delivering superior image quality within seconds of exposure.
The PACS and DR package has transformed Orthopedic Specialists’ workflow. Previously, after image acquisition, films were physically moved from the x-ray suite to a processing room, where they were developed with chemicals. The physician often brought several images to the exam room to discuss with the patient. After the consultation, the films would have to be put into jackets and patient folders and finally stored in the constantly expanding file room. Frequently films are requested by consulting or referring physicians. In these cases, films were located in the storage room, copied and sent via mail or courier to the outside office.
Today, x-rays are transferred digitally from the Viztek DR system to its workstation. The images are automatically sent from the DR workstation to the Opal-ORTHO PACS, where all the patient files are stored. From there, the images can be sent to the referring physician via the Web or burned to a CD. The physicians can easily, securely, and efficiently access patient information from any Web-enabled PC.
The time and financial resources required to process, locate, and pull patient x-rays have been decreased considerably, relative to the previous analog process. Bruce Ashby, Viztek’s General Manager of DR says, “Orthopedic Specialists is a perfect example of a successful transition to digital radiology. With both the DR and PACS, they have saved their practice countless hours of work processing and physically moving films around their facility. The physicians and PA now all have easy and secure access to quality images, regardless of their location.”
About Viztek
Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, backed by comprehensive training and support. The company’s state-of-the-art Opal-RAD PACS and RIS suite delivers advanced connectivity and functionality at an affordable price. Web-based architecture, with ultra-fast image streaming, ensures timely, efficient communications throughout the enterprise and beyond. With both advanced CR and DR technology, Viztek truly is a one-stop shop.
Since 1999, Viztek’s comprehensive line of solutions has addressed the needs of radiologists, with special emphasis on the small- to medium-hospital market, as well as medical specialists from orthopedists to chiropractors and podiatrists. Viztek has more than 1500 CR and 700 PACS solutions installed worldwide. For more information, visit www.viztek.net or call 1-800-366-5343. Viztek is a wholly owned subsidiary of 20/20 HealthCare.
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