EOS – Whole Spine Imaging
EOS captures full-spine images while the patient is upright and weight-bearing. This helps GPs, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and chiropractors assess how the spine functions in a natural, standing position, and how it interacts with the pelvis and lower limbs.
EOS may be useful when:
- Spinal alignment needs to be assessed in a functional, weight-bearing position
- Scoliosis or spinal curvature (lumbar lordosis) is suspected and requires precise measurement
- Evaluating coronal and sagittal balance
- Symptoms are persistent despite treatment, and further structural insight is needed
- There is a need to evaluate how posture may be contributing to musculoskeletal issues
EOS – Podiatry/Lower Limb Assessment
EOS can support the assessment of lower limb alignment, leg length discrepancy, and rotational deformities in a single, standing scan. The system produces full-length, true-to-size images of the legs and pelvis, avoiding the magnification errors that can occur with standard digital radiography.
EOS may be useful when:
- Assessing leg length differences (structural or functional)
- Investigating lower limb alignment (incl, pelvic tilt, varus/valgus deformities, or mechanical axis issues).
- Assessing femoral and tibial torsion, which can help identify causes of gait problems or rotational deformities.
- Reviewing post-surgical outcomes
- Monitoring patients over time, particularly where radiation exposure needs to be minimised
EOS – Musculoskeletal Conditions
EOS can support the evaluation of structural or postural causes of musculoskeletal pain. It provides a clear view of the full-body in a standing position and uses significantly less radiation than traditional imaging.
EOS may be useful when:
- Persistent pain or dysfunction may be linked to structural or postural issues
- Imaging is needed to support rehabilitation or exercise planning
- Reviewing post-surgical recovery or alignment
- Monitoring over time is required with minimal radiation exposure
Patient Eligibility
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EOS captures the full spine in a natural standing posture, allowing for accurate assessment of spinal alignment and posture without the distortion seen in standard digital radiography.
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An EOS scan typically takes 20 seconds, and setting up for the scan takes approximately 5 minutes.
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Yes. The significantly reduced radiation dose makes it suitable for children compared to standard digital radiography (CR/DR), especially where imaging may be required at multiple stages of growth. Additionally, the scan time is very short, meaning the patient does not need to stay still for a long period of time.
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Yes. EOS is well-suited for paediatric monitoring due to the low radiation dose and ability to track changes in bone structure, posture, and alignment over time.
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When structural causes are suspected, or if conventional imaging hasn’t provided sufficient information to guide treatment.
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Yes. EOS data can be used to generate 3D models of the spine and lower limbs for more detailed analysis. This is usually reserved for specialist requests
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EOS is useful when more precise measurements of leg length and alignment are needed. EOS eliminates magnification distortion by capturing true-to-size, full-length images in 3D, allowing for accurate and comprehensive assessment of leg length and lower limb alignment.
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Yes. EOS can assess femoral and tibial rotation, which is useful in cases of in-toeing, hip or knee issues, and gait abnormalities.
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Unlike MRI or CT, EOS captures the full-body while standing. This allows for assessment of alignment and posture in a load-bearing position.
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Queensland X-Ray offers bulk-billing on all Medicare-eligible EOS scans.