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Patient Care and Orthopedic Innovation in the Age of AI: Why Human Skill Still Outweighs Robotics

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The rise of artificial intelligence in medicine is reshaping how orthopedic surgeons diagnose, plan, and deliver care. From robotics in the operating room to AI-driven diagnostics and bone segmentation tools, orthopedic innovation is advancing rapidly. Yet, adoption in everyday surgical practice has been more measured. For example, in 2022, robot-assisted technology accounted for…

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How InReach CT has Sped up the Pace of Research at the University of Arizona Hand Research Laboratory

The integration of cone beam CT imaging in research labs is revolutionizing orthopedic investigations. Dr. Zong-Ming Li, PhD, David Jordan, and Trevour Greene from the University of Arizona discuss the transformative impact of the InReach CT system from CurveBeam AI on their work. The Hand Research Laboratory at the University of Arizona focuses on solving…

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The Evolution of Orthopedic Technology and PeekMed’s Role in Streamlining Surgical Processes

Rapid advancements in surgical planning techniques are propelling the field of orthopedic technology into a transformative phase. João Pedro Ribeiro, the Chairman and CEO of PeekMed, is at the forefront of this change. His story, from a biomedical engineer to an industry leader, highlights the impact of innovation in healthcare. As we enter an…

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CurveBeam AI Cast: An Entrepreneurial Physician in France Opens a Weight Bearing CT-Centered Private Clinic

In the latest CurveBeam AI Cast episode, recorded at the AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023, host Dr. Lew Schon, MD, Director of Innovation at Mercy Medical Center and Professor at John Hopkins University and NYU Langone, engages in a riveting conversation with Dr. Marie-Aude Munoz, MD, a distinguished Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon from Montpellier,…

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Beyond Traditional Imaging: Dr. Blake Moore on Weight-Bearing CT Scans

The introduction of weight-bearing CT scans has revolutionized how surgeons assess and treat various orthopedic conditions. Research indicates this technology can provide clinicians with in-depth, real-time insights, allowing for better patient outcomes and more accurate diagnoses. How is weight bearing CT technology influencing the approach of orthopedic surgeons, and how are patients benefitting from…

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How AI Imaging Technology is Revolutionizing Orthopedics

Imaging and diagnostics are important facets in healthcare and nearly every area of medicine relies on this technology to diagnose or monitor conditions. In orthopedics, it is an especially vital tool, as it allows surgeons to discover and perform successful procedures for their patients. Currently, improved AI imaging technology is helping to support orthopedic surgeons…

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CurveBeam AI Cast – Reimaging Patient-Specific Deformity Correction Planning

The foot and ankle are complex structures comprised of 26 small bones and 29 muscles. With so many structures and an incredible amount of variation in how deformities can present, surgical corrections aren’t so simple. For example, there are more than 100 operations that can be performed for hallux valgus deformities, commonly known as bunions….

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To the Edge of the World: The 3Y0K Bouvet Island DXpedition and Its Youngest Explorer
October 23, 2025

In February 2026, an international team of 24 amateur radio operators will embark on a bold mission to one of the most remote and inhospitable places on Earth—Bouvet Island. Among the world’s most isolated islands, Bouvet offers no harbor, no shelter, and no easy way in. Yet from this icy outpost in the South…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K: Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island (Part 2)
October 23, 2025

Few places on Earth are as inaccessible—and as coveted by amateur radio operators—as Bouvet Island. Located in the South Atlantic, this uninhabitable rock has long been regarded as the “Mount Everest of DXpeditions.” According to the DXCC Most Wanted List, Bouvet ranks near the very top of sought-after contacts, making every attempt to activate…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K: Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island (Part 1)
October 23, 2025

Bouvet Island sits at the edge of the world. It is frozen, uninhabited, and almost impossible to access. Fewer people have set foot there than in space. That level of remoteness is exactly what makes it so valuable to amateur radio operators. The island ranks tenth on ClubLog’s list of Most Wanted DXCC entities,…

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Data Fluency and Human Connection Power Marketing Careers in the Age of AI
October 23, 2025

With new AI marketing tools appearing almost daily, it’s no wonder teams feel stretched thin. Yet beneath the constant buzz of automation and algorithms, the real drivers of growth haven’t changed: data fluency and thoughtful strategy – built on a foundation of accurate information. A recent Adobe study found that nearly half of marketers—a…

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Patient Care and Orthopedic Innovation in the Age of AI: Why Human Skill Still Outweighs Robotics
October 20, 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence in medicine is reshaping how orthopedic surgeons diagnose, plan, and deliver care. From robotics in the operating room to AI-driven diagnostics and bone segmentation tools, orthopedic innovation is advancing rapidly. Yet, adoption in everyday surgical practice has been more measured. For example, in 2022, robot-assisted technology accounted for…

Read More
How InReach CT has Sped up the Pace of Research at the University of Arizona Hand Research Laboratory

The integration of cone beam CT imaging in research labs is revolutionizing orthopedic investigations. Dr. Zong-Ming Li, PhD, David Jordan, and Trevour Greene from the University of Arizona discuss the transformative impact of the InReach CT system from CurveBeam AI on their work. The Hand Research Laboratory at the University of Arizona focuses on solving…

Read More
The Evolution of Orthopedic Technology and PeekMed’s Role in Streamlining Surgical Processes

Rapid advancements in surgical planning techniques are propelling the field of orthopedic technology into a transformative phase. João Pedro Ribeiro, the Chairman and CEO of PeekMed, is at the forefront of this change. His story, from a biomedical engineer to an industry leader, highlights the impact of innovation in healthcare. As we enter an…

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CurveBeam AI Cast: An Entrepreneurial Physician in France Opens a Weight Bearing CT-Centered Private Clinic

In the latest CurveBeam AI Cast episode, recorded at the AOFAS Annual Meeting 2023, host Dr. Lew Schon, MD, Director of Innovation at Mercy Medical Center and Professor at John Hopkins University and NYU Langone, engages in a riveting conversation with Dr. Marie-Aude Munoz, MD, a distinguished Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon from Montpellier,…

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Beyond Traditional Imaging: Dr. Blake Moore on Weight-Bearing CT Scans
November 16, 2023

The introduction of weight-bearing CT scans has revolutionized how surgeons assess and treat various orthopedic conditions. Research indicates this technology can provide clinicians with in-depth, real-time insights, allowing for better patient outcomes and more accurate diagnoses. How is weight bearing CT technology influencing the approach of orthopedic surgeons, and how are patients benefitting from…

Read More
How AI Imaging Technology is Revolutionizing Orthopedics

Imaging and diagnostics are important facets in healthcare and nearly every area of medicine relies on this technology to diagnose or monitor conditions. In orthopedics, it is an especially vital tool, as it allows surgeons to discover and perform successful procedures for their patients. Currently, improved AI imaging technology is helping to support orthopedic surgeons…

Read More
CurveBeam AI Cast – Reimaging Patient-Specific Deformity Correction Planning

The foot and ankle are complex structures comprised of 26 small bones and 29 muscles. With so many structures and an incredible amount of variation in how deformities can present, surgical corrections aren’t so simple. For example, there are more than 100 operations that can be performed for hallux valgus deformities, commonly known as bunions….

Read More
The Origin Story: Dr. Lew Schon Interviews Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto About His Journey in WBCT Research

Dr. Lew Schon, MD, makes his debut as guest host on CurveBeam AI Cast in an interview with his former fellow, Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD. The two reminisce about how Dr. De Netto was first introduced to WBCT imaging at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and how he is now a…

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Orthopedic CT Imaging Accreditation in a Changing MedTech Landscape with Nancy Davis
November 17, 2022

The medtech landscape is constantly evolving. Keeping up with those changes to maintain accreditation standards can be a challenge. CurveBeam AI’s Vinti Singh recently sat down with Nancy Davis to discuss how the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) ensures it helps orthopedic practices through its accreditation process.   Davis is a technologist trained in Radiography,…

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Advancements in Bone Health Imaging with Dr. Ego Seeman

CurveBeam AI Medical Director – Endocrinology Prof. Ego Seeman recently sat down with Vinti Singh, CurveBeam AI’s Marketing Director, to discuss the future of bone health imaging. Prof. Seeman is a Professor and Endocrinologist in the Departments of Medicine and Endocrinology, Austin Health, University of Melbourne. He was recently awarded the Gideon A. Rodan…

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CurveBeam Connect: Radiology and Weight Bearing CT Imaging
August 30, 2022

In the lead-up to CurveBeam’s Annual User Meeting, initially planned for mid-October, 2022, CurveBeam Connect sat down with featured speaker Dr. Tom Turmezei, Ph.D., a consultant MSK Radiologist at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK. He joined host Vinti Singh to preview some of the great content he planned to share. (Note: The CurveBeam User…

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CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 3 of 3

In this final episode featuring Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about cybersecurity requirements and much more. The conversation opened with a look into how Efferent Health builds…

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CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 2 of 3

One of healthcare’s biggest expenses is in the processes utilized to run systems and provide patient care. Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about the antiquated processes driving…

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CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 1 of 3

When it comes to healthcare in the US, there is little doubt that the economics behind the system is somewhat of a mystery. With the rise in AI, IoT, and machine learning technologies, one would think the cost of healthcare would be on a downward trajectory. However, the reality is completely opposite. Vinti Singh,…

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CurveBeam Connect: Preparing for CurveBeam’s Annual User Meeting
March 1, 2022

Those in the medical field who have heard of or used weight bearing computed tomography (WBCT) should prepare themselves. From October 17 through 19, the first in-person user conference, Weight Bearing CT: New Directions, will be held at the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay in Kent Island, Maryland. WBCT is relatively new modality, but has…

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CurveBeam Connect: Harnessing the Data from Medical Imaging to Supercharge Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgeries have progressed advancements since the first robotic-assisted surgery in medicine 36 years ago. Dr. Stefano Bini, knee arthroplasty expert and academic at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), discussed these advancements with Host Vinti Singh.   The medical industry is seeing more interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to identify outcomes and risk factors….

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Revealing the 3D Perspectives of Hindfoot Alignment with WBCT

Weight bearing CT imaging could change how surgeons approach hindfoot alignment (HA) & deformity. Multiple scientific papers delve into the difficulties of measuring HA on traditional radiographs. Challenges posed by 2D imaging include superimposition by the midfoot and dependency on patient position. CurveBeam Connect host Vinti Singh spoke with Dr. Arne Burssens, Foot and Ankle…

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Is It Time To Rebrand WBCT As 3D X-Ray?

When it comes to diagnostic imaging, 3D imaging provides an all-encompassing view of the body. For weight-bearing body parts, a 3D look can allow doctors to get an image, make a more accurate assessment and determine the best medical care. Dr. Francois Lintz, a foot and ankle specialist and pioneer of 3D imaging, has used…

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Curvebeam Is Looking for Its Next Tech Support Specialist
March 26, 2021

Samantha Irving, Customer Care Manager, and the rest of the Curvebeam team are looking for their newest teammate, and it could be you. The company is looking to hire a Tech Support Specialist, a role that will support one of the tenets of Curvebeam’s approach to doing business – customer support. The ideal candidate, then,…

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Curvebeam Is Looking for Its Next V&V Engineer

Samantha Irving, Verification and Validation Manager, and the rest of the Curvebeam team are looking for their newest teammate, and it could be you. The company is looking to hire a Verification and Validation Engineer, a role that will support the creation of system requirements that are verifiable. “In this role, you would work on…

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CurveBeam Connect: Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi’s True “Minimally Invasive” Bunion Procedure

Dr. Alireza Khosroabadi, DPM, opened the Khosroabadi Institute for Advanced Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery in Los Angeles, CA to focus strictly on surgical procedures. His self-developed minimally invasive bunion procedure has been featured on “The Doctors” television show. Dr. Khosroabadi spoke to CuveBeam’s Vinti Singh about this procedure and other surgeries performed…

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CurveBeam Connect: The Fantasy Doctor Breaks Down the Latest Trends in Foot & Ankle Injury Care

Dr. Selene Parekh, MD, MBA, wears several different hats in the orthopedic world. He’s a Foot & Ankle Specialist at Duke Health. He is known as “The Fantasy Doctor” in media circles, and he uses his data-driven insights and medical expertise to guide sports enthusiasts through the precarious world of sports injuries to make…

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The Origin Story: Dr. Lew Schon Interviews Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto About His Journey in WBCT Research
April 27, 2023

Dr. Lew Schon, MD, makes his debut as guest host on CurveBeam AI Cast in an interview with his former fellow, Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD. The two reminisce about how Dr. De Netto was first introduced to WBCT imaging at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and how he is now a…

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Orthopedic CT Imaging Accreditation in a Changing MedTech Landscape with Nancy Davis
November 17, 2022

The medtech landscape is constantly evolving. Keeping up with those changes to maintain accreditation standards can be a challenge. CurveBeam AI’s Vinti Singh recently sat down with Nancy Davis to discuss how the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) ensures it helps orthopedic practices through its accreditation process.   Davis is a technologist trained in Radiography,…

Read More
Advancements in Bone Health Imaging with Dr. Ego Seeman
September 23, 2022

CurveBeam AI Medical Director – Endocrinology Prof. Ego Seeman recently sat down with Vinti Singh, CurveBeam AI’s Marketing Director, to discuss the future of bone health imaging. Prof. Seeman is a Professor and Endocrinologist in the Departments of Medicine and Endocrinology, Austin Health, University of Melbourne. He was recently awarded the Gideon A. Rodan…

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CurveBeam Connect: Radiology and Weight Bearing CT Imaging
August 30, 2022

In the lead-up to CurveBeam’s Annual User Meeting, initially planned for mid-October, 2022, CurveBeam Connect sat down with featured speaker Dr. Tom Turmezei, Ph.D., a consultant MSK Radiologist at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK. He joined host Vinti Singh to preview some of the great content he planned to share. (Note: The CurveBeam User…

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CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 3 of 3
April 27, 2022

In this final episode featuring Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about cybersecurity requirements and much more. The conversation opened with a look into how Efferent Health builds…

Read More
CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 2 of 3
April 20, 2022

One of healthcare’s biggest expenses is in the processes utilized to run systems and provide patient care. Dr. Cuellar, Co-founder and Chief Biomedical Engineer for Efferent Health who is also an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery spoke to Vinti Singh, Director of Marketing at Curvebeam about the antiquated processes driving…

Read More
CurveBeam Connect: Innovative Technologies are Changing the Economic Landscape of the Healthcare System – Part 1 of 3
April 13, 2022

When it comes to healthcare in the US, there is little doubt that the economics behind the system is somewhat of a mystery. With the rise in AI, IoT, and machine learning technologies, one would think the cost of healthcare would be on a downward trajectory. However, the reality is completely opposite. Vinti Singh,…

Read More
CurveBeam Connect: Preparing for CurveBeam’s Annual User Meeting
March 1, 2022

Those in the medical field who have heard of or used weight bearing computed tomography (WBCT) should prepare themselves. From October 17 through 19, the first in-person user conference, Weight Bearing CT: New Directions, will be held at the Inn at the Chesapeake Bay in Kent Island, Maryland. WBCT is relatively new modality, but has…

Read More
CurveBeam Connect: Harnessing the Data from Medical Imaging to Supercharge Orthopedics
January 18, 2022

Orthopedic surgeries have progressed advancements since the first robotic-assisted surgery in medicine 36 years ago. Dr. Stefano Bini, knee arthroplasty expert and academic at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), discussed these advancements with Host Vinti Singh.   The medical industry is seeing more interest in artificial intelligence (AI) to identify outcomes and risk factors….

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