Where is the image intensifier on a C-Arm?

Most systems arranged as c-arms can have the image intensifier positioned above or below the patient (with the X-ray tube below or above respectively), although some static in room systems may have fixed orientations.

What is C-Arm fluoroscopy used for?

C-Arm is a mobile imaging unit used primarily for fluoroscopic imaging during surgical and orthopedic procedures. It also consists of a computer workstation used to view, manipulate, store and transfer the images. Current equipment at Moab Regional Hospital: GE/OEC 9900 digital C-Arm.

What is C-Arm in orthopedic?

A C-arm is an imaging scanner intensifier. The name derives from the C-shaped arm used to connect the x-ray source and x-ray detector to one another. C-arms have radiographic capabilities, though they are used primarily for fluoroscopic intraoperative imaging during surgical, orthopedic and emergency care procedures.

What does C-Arm mean?

C-Arm gets its name from the C-shaped arm present in the device, which is used to connect the x-ray source and the detector. These C-Arm machines are widely used during orthopedic, complicated surgical, pain management (Anesthetics) and emergency procedures.

How fluoroscopy is done?

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures–similar to an X-ray “movie.” A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a TV-like monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail.

What is the difference between C-arm and fluoroscopy?

The C-arm machine is a fluoroscopy system. Fluoroscopy is a method providing real-time X-ray imaging, which is particularly useful for guiding various diagnostic and interventional procedures. Though you should remember that C-arms are generally not used in diagnostics, they are made for surgery.

What are the advantages of image intensifier?

The biggest advantage of image intensifiers in medical imaging is the synergy of high detector efficiency and high conversion efficiency to effectively utilize fluoroscopy while adhering to the radiation protection principle of dose optimization.