A new image management and digital templating solution for orthopedics has been developed that permits orthopedic surgeons access images taken at multiple locations in a single viewer, diagnose from anywhere at any time, plan for surgery with digital templating, and securely archive studies.

Merge Healthcare, Inc. (Chicago, IL, USA), a provider of clinical systems, announced the release of Merge OrthoPACS, a comprehensive image management and digital templating solution for orthopedics. “Merge’s OrthoPACS solution successfully demonstrates our large investment and commitment to the orthopedic market,” said Jeff Surges, CEO of Merge Healthcare. “We’ve combined new and innovative functionality with proven underlying technology to deliver a truly unified orthopedic-specific PACS [picture archiving and communication system] solution. Additionally, we’re excited to now offer OrthoPACS in a subscription model that will address clients’ requirements for pricing that more closely aligns with their long-term operating plans.”

“We’ve already begun upgrading our practice to Merge OrthoPACS,” said Bradley Dick, chief information officer at Resurgens Orthopedics, Georgia’s largest orthopedic practice. “With Merge OrthoPACS, we’ll migrate from a legacy product to true Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) archive technology which will make it easier to share and manage images across our 21 offices in metro Atlanta [GA, USA].”

Orthopedic surgeons will find that the new solution fits into and enhances their current workflow. For example, orthopedic-specific workflows are built into Merge OrthoPACS, from clinic use to the operating room.

The Merge OrthoPACS zero-footprint client viewer can be the only viewer for an orthopedic practice. That means reading images will be no different whether a surgeon reads from their workstation, their iPad, or another device. The viewer also provides access to presurgical templating, including advanced measurements and automated hip templating.

Merge’s enterprise and cloud-based solutions for image intensive specialties provide access to any image, anywhere, any time. Merge also provides health stations, clinical trials software, and other health data and analytics solutions that engage consumers in their personal health.

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