40 Years of Yale Radiology and Orthopedics - A Historical Overview

Explore a 45-minute grand rounds presentation from Yale Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, delivered by Dr. Lee D. Katz, Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University School of Medicine. Delve into a captivating journey through 40 years of Yale Radiology & Orthopedics, covering various aspects of Dr. Katz's career and the evolution of medical imaging. Discover anecdotes and milestones, including the development of 3D reconstruction techniques, the emergence of MSK MRI, and the birth of clinical MRI at Yale. Gain insights into pivotal moments, such as the introduction of intravenous gadolinium and its impact on medical imaging. Learn about the importance of observation in medical practice and explore the intersection of radiology and orthopedics at Yale. This presentation offers a unique perspective on the advancements in medical imaging and orthopedics over four decades, highlighting the contributions of Yale University to the field.

Intro
Katz With Fellows
Katz The Clown
Katz the Tea Man
Katz the Cowboy
Katz the Fisherman
Katz the Fishmonger
1976
June 14, 1980
1983- Nephrology
Richard H. Greenspan, MD Chairman Department of Diagnostic Radiology
1986
Jack P. Lawson, MD
3D Reconstruction
IDENTIFY THE OUTLINE OF THE OBJECT BY HU
ALLOW THE COMPUTER TO FULL IN THE OBJECTS AND THEN SELECT THE SLICES
3D Imaging
A Beautiful Mind
The Yale-GE "Heathkit", 1983
Wade Holcomb
1988-89 CLINICAL MRL IS BORN
MSK MRI Emerges
1990 - Trouble
January 1990
Rotator Cuff Tear and Labral Tear
Intravenous GD
Lessons Learned
Gary Friedlaender, MD
The Art of Observation
Digitalis Toxicity
CONCLUSIONS
YALE BONE AND JOINT