In the trenchesNuclear Medical Center established for early detection of injuries
The Israeli military uses a new technology which allows early detection of injuries sustained by soldiers better than any other diagnostic tests; the system uses a new nuclear medicine system, which includes a new nuclear camera; the new camera has a sensitivity of 100 percent for diagnosing stress fractures, enabling the diagnosis of an injury already at the stage of a minor fracture and prevents it from worsening
The Israeli military has a reputation for innovation, and it is proving its innovative spirit not only on the battlefield, but also in the treatment of wounded soldiers. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) is using a new nuclear medicine system, which includes a new nuclear camera, which allows detection of bone and soft tissue injuries. The technology is based on a new system that can identify medical problems at an earlier stage than other diagnostic tests, and also illustrates the injury in three-dimensions.
Na’ama Rak writes that the detection capability of the system allows for quick identification and particularly sensitive to detect stress fractures, a common injury with soldiers in combat units, which led to repeated requests to build a Nuclear Medical Center in the IDF. “The new camera has a sensitivity of 100 percent for diagnosing stress fractures. It enables the diagnosis of an injury already at the stage of a minor fracture and prevents it from worsening. The new technology is a response to a high demand of these fractures which have risen in the field. It is great news for infantry soldiers and field operations,” explained commander of the Imaging Division in the Regional Medical Center, Major Michelle Somach. Additionally, they are planning to purchase new imaging technologies — during the year — the digital X-ray CT machine.
“Installing this machine proves what we do for ourselves is better targeted to the needs of our soldiers. The system allows us to provide a better service to IDF soldiers and requires us to give them a proper and professional service,” said the head of the Medical Corps, Brigadier General Dr. Nachman Ash.
