Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

A better patient experience

A cutting-edge new scanner will improve diagnosis and help cut waiting times at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Greater London. Set to revolutionise their orthopaedic care, the Curvebeam Hi-Rise CBCT scanner provides high-quality scans of hips, knees, ankles and feet, and exceptional imaging of hands and wrists. Unlike most scanners, it shows how patients actually walk and stand with their conditions.

The hospital’s existing CBCT scanner is no longer available, forcing its world-class surgical team to turn away patients. Our grant of £146,000 means the hospital can go ahead and buy the urgently needed machine.

RNOH is a world-renowned Centre of Excellence for orthopaedics – a medical specialty that deals with treating bones and muscles.
RNOH will aim to perform over 6,000 scans annually – compared with 1,000 scans with the old scanner.
In the past year, the RNOH has received a 47% increase in requests for CBCT lower limb scans alone.

HiRise Non-Weight Bearing Position Patient Table (With Patient and Tech)

Improving accuracy, reducing waiting times

The Curvebeam Hi-Rise uses lower radiation doses than conventional CT scanners, making assessments safer, particularly for children and frequent-scan patients. Its open design will reduce discomfort and anxiety, especially for children and claustrophobic patients. The new scanner is five times quicker than the old one, too. It’s expected to reduce waiting times for scans by up to 50%, significantly improving patient experience.

With the new scanner in place, the hospital can continue providing life-changing care to thousands more patients with complex conditions for years to come.