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EOS full-body spine scan

The EOS full-body imaging scanner at miiSpine in Louisville

See how your spine carries your weight, standing up.

A whole-body X-ray, taken standing up.

An EOS scan is a full-body X-ray taken while you stand, so it shows your spine, hips and knees the way they actually carry your weight. A standard X-ray shows one region, often lying down. The scan takes about 60 seconds and, according to the manufacturer, uses about 80% less radiation than a conventional X-ray series. Dr. Vemuri uses it to see how the whole chain lines up, from neck to knees, before deciding what, if anything, needs treating. A self-pay EOS scan is $99, with a plain-language report. A scan plus a visit with Dr. Vemuri is $299.

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$99

Self-pay full-body scan, report included

Seconds, about, for the whole scan

80%

Less radiation than a conventional X-ray series, per the manufacturer

$299

Scan plus a visit with Dr. Vemuri

$99

Self-pay full-body scan, report included

Seconds, about, for the whole scan

80%

Less radiation than a conventional X-ray series, per the manufacturer

$299

Scan plus a visit with Dr. Vemuri

What an EOS scan is.

EOS is an X-ray system that images you from the front and the side at the same time while you stand in a natural position. It captures you from head to feet in one pass, so there is no stitching of separate films and no magnification to correct for. From those two images the system builds a three-dimensional picture of how your spine, pelvis, hips and knees line up under your own weight. That is the point of it. Back pain often comes from how the whole chain is loaded, not from one level in isolation, and a standing full-body image is the simplest way to see the chain.

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How it's different from a regular X-ray.

Standing, not lying down

You are scanned on your feet, carrying your own weight, the way your spine spends its day. Lying down takes that load off and can hide how things really line up.

Whole body in one image

Head to feet in a single pass, front and side at once. A regular X-ray shows one region at a time, so the relationship between your hips, pelvis and spine is never in the same picture.

A lower dose

According to the manufacturer, an EOS scan uses about 80% less radiation than a conventional X-ray series covering the same area. That matters most for people who need imaging more than once.

Why alignment matters for back pain.

A tilted pelvis, a leg that is slightly shorter, an arthritic hip or knee: each one changes how your spine carries load, and a low-back X-ray alone will miss all of them. The EOS scan shows the whole chain, so Dr. Vemuri can tell whether the back pain starts in the back or somewhere below it. When surgery is the right answer, the same images are used to plan it, down to the shape of the rods. When it isn't, the scan is often what shows why. It is also the way we follow scoliosis in teens and adults over time, because the lower dose makes repeat imaging easier to justify.

How it works.

Stand still for about a minute

You step into the open scanner and hold a natural standing position. The scan itself takes about 60 seconds, and the whole visit is a few minutes.

A report in plain language

The $99 scan includes a written report about your spine and joints in words you can use, not only radiology terms.

Read with you by the surgeon

For $299, Dr. Vemuri goes over your images with you in the room and tells you what he sees and what, if anything, to do about it.

Who it can help.

Scoliosis and spinal deformity

A curve has to be measured standing, as a whole, and often more than once. EOS was built for exactly that.

Hip, knee and spine problems together

When it isn't clear whether the back, the hip or the knee is driving the pain, one standing image of all three is the fastest way to find out.

Anyone who needs repeat X-rays

Teens being followed for a curve, adults after spine surgery, anyone whose care means imaging again and again. The lower dose is the reason.

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Dr Venu
Vemuri

Dr. Venu Vemuri, D.O. (Dr. V) is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He opened miiSpine in 2021 as an independent alternative to corporate medicine. He has performed more than 5,000 spine surgeries, has done minimally invasive spine surgery in ambulatory surgery centers since 2014, and he reads your imaging himself.

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Questions about EOS scans.

Is an EOS scan an X-ray?

Yes. It uses X-rays, taken from the front and the side at the same time while you stand, and it covers your whole body in one pass. According to the manufacturer, the dose is about 80% lower than a conventional X-ray series of the same area.

How much does it cost?

A self-pay EOS scan is $99 and includes a plain-language report. A scan plus a visit with Dr. Vemuri, where he goes over the images with you, is $299. Call (502) 242-6370 if you want to check whether your insurance covers it instead.

Where is the scanner?

At the miiSpine clinic, 6420 New Dutchmans Pkwy, Suite 160, Louisville, KY 40205. Call (502) 242-6370 to book, or ask at the front desk during a visit.

How long does it take?

The scan itself is about 60 seconds. With getting positioned, the whole thing is a few minutes.

Is it the same as an MRI?

No. EOS is an X-ray: it shows bone and alignment. An MRI shows discs, nerves and soft tissue. Many people need one or the other, some need both. Our standing MRI is $399 self-pay.

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Sí. Llame al (502) 362-1780, las 24 horas, o visite miispine.com/accidentes.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book an EOS scan directly. Your insurance may require a referral if you want it billed; we'll tell you.

Is it safe for children and teens?

EOS is widely used to follow scoliosis in young people because the dose is low and the curve can be measured standing, as a whole. Your child's pediatrician or orthopedist can tell you whether it is the right test for them.

Will I get a report?

Yes. Every $99 scan comes with a written report in plain language about your spine and joints. The $299 option adds a visit where Dr. Vemuri reviews the images with you.

This content is for general information and isn't a substitute for a medical evaluation. Every spine is different. Talk to a spine specialist about your specific symptoms.

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