Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Health Hospital has installed a new EOS imaging machine at the R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston to improve care for children with spinal and neurological conditions such as scoliosis and cerebral palsy.
What the EOS machine does
The EOS platform moves up and down while capturing full‑body, upright images from front and side in a single pass, reducing both time and discomfort compared with older X‑ray methods. It produces high‑quality, 2D/3D images similar to X‑rays but with significantly less radiation, which is especially important for children who need frequent spine imaging.
Why it’s better for kids
Patients like Sterlyn Brown describe the process as quick and easy—like riding an elevator—because they simply stand still while the machine moves around them, rather than being repositioned multiple times. Pediatric orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Murphy says this technology helps get kids back to normal activities faster and allows doctors to monitor their conditions more safely over time.
Who can use it and where
The EOS unit is located at MUSC Children’s Health’s R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston and is intended for children across the Lowcountry and wider region, not just Charleston. It benefits kids with spinal curves, cerebral palsy‑related postural issues, leg‑length differences, knock‑knees, bowlegs, and various hip or lower‑limb conditions.
