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Siemens Healthineers Introduces GOKnee3D MR Application

Novel application reduces scan time for MR imaging of the knee in half, helping both radiology providers & patients. Enables clinically validated, high-resolution isotropic 3D knee exam with all relevant contrasts & evaluation in all imaging planes

Tue Nov 28 2017By Mia DeBiase, Siemens Healthcare

At the 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Siemens Healthineers debuts GOKnee3D, an innovative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) application that drastically shortens the time required to perform comprehensive diagnostic exams of the knee. Currently, a typical knee examination can be roughly 20 minutes. GOKnee3D enables a push-button, high-resolution diagnostic 3D knee exam in just 10 minutes. The acquisition of high-resolution isotropic 3D images subsequently allows flexible evaluation of the images in all possible planes, including double oblique and curved planar. Increasing MRI efficiency in this manner is especially important because knee examinations are the third most common type of MRI examination, accounting for 11 percent of all scans. By drastically reducing the scan time, Siemens Healthineers contributes to transforming care delivery. It also helps support reduced patient wait times and improved patient experience during the examinations.

The innovative volume acquisition of GOKnee3D is based on a CAIPIRINHA SPACE protocol, which enables higher scan speeds and optimal image reconstruction with better signal quality than in previous technologies. Supported by dedicated, high-channel knee coils as well as automated field-of-view adaptation based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MR scanner acquires the volume data of the knee joint at the touch of a button.

To develop and clinically validate the technique, Siemens Healthineers collaborated with Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “GOKnee3D enables comprehensive evaluation of internal derangement to the knee,” said Jan Fritz, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “The fully automated CAIPIRINHA SPACE protocol provides high-quality MR imaging in 10 minutes² and ensures consistency of image quality and operational efficiency. The high spatial resolution isotropic data sets help to visualize abnormalities with high accuracy, enable reformations of virtually any imaging plane, and create high-quality 3D-rendered MR images.”

“Working closely with our valued partners, we were once again able to fulfill our role as a leading innovator in the field of magnetic resonance imaging,” said Dr. Christoph Zindel, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Magnetic Resonance Imaging at Siemens Healthineers. “With GOKnee3D, we significantly accelerate MR imaging without compromising on diagnostic quality and expand our portfolio with a highly automated and standardized application of high clinical relevance. We not only increase efficiency but also help transform care delivery by opening up MR technology to more patients and making the examinations much more comfortable.”

GOKnee3D is available as an upgrade for the MAGNETOM Skyra 3T and MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T MR scanners, with eventual rollout planned for additional MR scanners.

The products/features (here mentioned) are not commercially available in all countries. Due to regulatory reasons their future availability cannot be guaranteed. Further details are available from the local Siemens organizations.

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Phone: (484) 868-8346; Email: jeffrey.t.bell@siemens-healthineers.com

Siemens Healthineers is the separately managed healthcare business of Siemens AG enabling healthcare providers worldwide to achieve better outcomes at lower costs by empowering them on their journey towards expanding precision medicine, transforming care delivery, improving patient experience and digitalizing healthcare. A leader in medical technology, Siemens Healthineers is constantly innovating its portfolio of products and services in its core areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging and in laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine. Siemens Healthineers is also actively developing its digital health services and enterprise services.

In fiscal 2017, which ended on September 30, 2017, Siemens Healthineers generated revenue of €13.8 billion and profit of €2.5 billion and has about 48,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available at www.siemens.com/healthineers

 

 

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