Aspetar sheds light on latest radiography developments

Aspetar – the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital — has held asymposium that explored topics related to radiography, its developmentand its evolving uses in the medical field given radiography’s pivotalrole in the development of the global medical industry.The symposium was organised to mark World Radiography Day, which is celebrated on November 8 every year.Held for the seventh consecutive year, the symposium consisted of fourparticipant-led sessions and workshops, during which attendees,comprising radiology specialists and researchers from a number of localinstitutions, engaged directly with speakers through interactive Q&Apanel discussions.The sessions focused on the latest developments in the field of radiography in athlete screening.It highlighted the important role of imaging in the patient pathwayincluding in instances such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgicalreconstruction for athletes and post-surgical aftercare, and recognisingthe influence of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in cardiac screeningof athletes.Participants also discussed the importance of radiation protection inComputed Tomography scans – a diagnostic imaging test used to createdetailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and bloodvessels, recreated in 3D reconstruction.Salwa Allenjawi, director of Medical Imaging at Aspetar, said: “Thisannual symposium is yet another part of our continued efforts to shareour developments and expertise, and contribute to the global sportsmedicine industry.” Medical screenings are vital to the health of the athlete and canidentify pre-existing cardiovascular abnormalities and thereby reducethe potential for adverse events and loss of life due to Sudden CardiacDeath (SCD). MRI-based screening helps detect pre-existing heart defectsand minimise the risk of SCD among athletes.World Radiography Day is an annual event that promotes the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare.It is celebrated on November 8 each year, and coincides with theanniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen’s 1895 discovery of X-rays, whicheffectively laid down the foundation for the new medical discipline ofradiography.This symposium has been planned and implemented in accordance with theaccreditation requirements and policies of the Qatar Council forHealthcare Practitioners.