Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Installs First High-field Open Hitachi Oasis MRI in Chicago Area

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, MRI Services, is proud to announce the installation of the first High Field Open MRI serving patients of Chicago and Northeastern Illinois. The Oasis provides us with an opportunity to best serve our patients with the most technologically advanced MRI features. We pride ourselves in offering the convergence of quality and convenience. Beyond the cutting-edge technology we utilize, along with the flexible and personalized customer service we offer, patients are able to see their physicians and have their MRI procedure completed on the same day, as needed.

Oasis High-Field Open MRI (Photo: Business Wire)

“Upgrading to this new and most innovative High Field Open MRI System allows us to offer our referring physicians with excellent image quality and our patients with the comfort they deserve,” says Thomas F. Nagelli, Director of MRI Services. “With the combination of the faster scan times and the open architecture, we are able to accommodate patients of all types in this bore-less MRI System” he added.

Physicians benefit from the flexibility of customizable protocols and arthrogram procedures, and from the subspecialized image interpretations by Board Certified Radiologists. In turn, our patients enjoy the ultimate MRI experience through the unparalleled comfort and service we provide. Of our eight MRI locations conveniently located around the Chicagoland area, seven of our MRI systems are from the Hitachi line of products.

“We are very excited about our relationship with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and are excited to see our first Chicago installation in a facility dedicated to excellence,” said Sheldon Schaffer, Vice President and General Manager MRI & CT.

About Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

With more than 90 physicians, over 20 locations throughout Chicago, every orthopedic specialty, and comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service, IBJI has the right physician in the right location and is the right choice for exceptional orthopedic care. Whether you suffer from chronic conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, or have a muscle, joint, or bone injury, at IBJI you’ll find highly-skilled physicians and staff who truly care about your health and well-being. Our goal has always been to offer comprehensive, integrated musculoskeletal care.

About Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.

Hitachi Medical Systems America (HMSA) located in Twinsburg, Ohio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Medical Corporation offers a broad range of diagnostic imaging equipment including MRI, CT and Ultrasound. Our innovations in diagnostic imaging provide technology that drives clinical solutions to deliver diagnostic confidence, improve workflow efficiency and provide a better patient experience. In addition to exceptional equipment, HMSA is known for its comprehensive customer support programs to maximize the lifecycle value of equipment through responsive service maintenance, significant software upgrades and on-going applications support.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT)(TOKYO: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them.

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