Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, one of the largest and most established orthopedic practices in the Raleigh-Durham North Carolina area, has selected the medical IT company Sectra as their PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) provider.
Sectra has deployed its enterprise PACS solution to Triangle Orthopaedic Associates at each of their six locations in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates is now up and running using the full compliment of Sectra's PACS offering. This includes the viewing and diagnostic analysis of radiology and MRI images throughout the practice, the use of advanced orthopedic pre-operative planning tools and tight integration with Triangle Orthopaedic Associates' Practice Management systems.
"Triangle Orthopaedic Associates was looking to establish a relationship with a company that had a solid background in the PACS industry, with a core focus on providing stellar service and ongoing product advancement. The main reasons as to why we choose Sectra included the proven stability of Sectra's PACS solution and their dedication to the Orthopedic PACS marketplace," says Charles Wilson, CEO of Triangle Orthopaedic Associates.
"Sectra continues to be viewed by the premiere orthopaedic clinics across the country, such as Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, as the top choice for advanced orthopedic PACS solutions," says Dr. John Goble, President of Sectra North America.
Sectra's orthopedic PACS offering will be showcased at the upcoming AAOS 2006 Annual Meeting in Chicago Illinois, March 22 - 26th. Visit us in Booth #3450.
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., based in Durham, North Carolina, is a physician-directed medical practice, caring for patients with musculoskeletal and pain problems, through "State-of-the-art" medical treatment, surgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational (hand) therapy, a chronic pain program, and other medical and diagnostic services. Triangle Orthopaedic Associates has been serving the Raleigh-Durham area for over 53 years.
Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, President, Sectra Imtec AB, tel. +46 705 23 52 27
Brian Anderson, General Manager Orthopedic PACS, Sectra NA Inc +1 203-925-0899
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Sectra is one of today's major diagnostic imaging providers with more than 750 installations worldwide. Sectra's core business is delivering top-of-the-line, high-availability, robust enterprise diagnostic imaging for 24/7 operation. In Scandinavia, Sectra is the market leader with more than 50% of all film-free installations. The company's systems are installed in most major countries in Europe, the Far East and North America.
Sectra, founded in 1978, has its roots at the Linköping Institute of Technology in Sweden. Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and sales of cutting edge products in expansive niche segments. Today, Sectra operations include medical systems and secure communication systems. Sectra has offices in ten countries and operates through partners worldwide. Sales for the fiscal year 2004/2005 totalled SEK 456 million. Since March 1999, Sectra's shares have been quoted on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
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