Adult Knee (Extended) for X-Ray CT, US

Task trainer
Radiology
Main product
Medicine

The design of this phantom is based on an average human right knee with thigh and calf regions. It is made out of several realistic tissue mimicking materials that are suitable for X-Ray CT and Ultrasound applications.

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Available in Spain, Portugal and Andorra · delivery time given in the proposal

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Catalogue

Description

What this equipment is and what it's designed for.

The Adult Knee (Extended) phantom is compatible with X-Ray CT and Ultrasound applications. This product features the anatomy of a right human knee with the addition of a thigh and calf. The synthetic bones in this phantom are made from our patented material. The soft tissues, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage are made from realistic urethane-based tissue – mimicking materials.

The phantom can be used to conduct medical imaging research, radiology training, testing, and calibration-related work. This product can be further customized to match various project requirements.

Knowledge

What you learn

Task trainer modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.

Align the joint with the beam axis for each projection.
Position and centre the specimen for each projection or slice plane.
Choose the radiographic technique and check its effect on the image.
Adjust the CT protocol and assess the result on the reconstructions.
Orient the probe and recognise the structures in each ultrasound plane.
Apply the image quality criteria and repeat the acquisition when they are not met.

Related procedures: Tomography · Ultrasound · X-ray

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

Knee projections and quality criteria.
Study of the joint on CT and MRI.
Training in joint positioning.
Acceptance testing of a unit or validation of a new protocol.
Training radiographers and residents without exposing any patient.

Catalogue

Features and what's included

What the equipment does and what comes in the box, as described by the manufacturer.

Features

Joint fixed in extension, to work always from the same starting position.
Imaging response equivalent to human tissue in X-ray, CT and ultrasound.
Differentiated internal anatomy, not a homogeneous block.
Takes direct probe contact with gel.
It can be scanned as often as needed and exposes nobody to radiation.

Includes

User Manual/Assembly Instructions

Technical

Services for this equipment

Services matter: the equipment gets commissioned, the staff know how to use it and maintenance is settled before you start. Include them in your budget and avoid having to raise a second purchase.