O-arm

2D Imaging: O-arm Surgical Imaging System

The O-arm^® Surgical Imaging System flat panel detector acquires 2D images that are three times bigger than a 9'' standard C-arm, simplifying the treatment of larger fractures.  Robotics allow for easy positioning AP to Lateral and when using wag.

Superior 3D Image Size and Quality

The O-arm System's scanned volume of 3D reconstructions is three times bigger than that obtained from any standard 3D C-arm. The large image volume allows surgeons to:

• Capture the entire cervical spine in one scan
• Reduce the need for re-centering

O-arm Surgical Imaging System: Image Viewing

The image quality of the O-arm^® System is based on the use of distortion-free flat panel technology. The 30 cm x 40 cm flat panel detector with 3 Mega-pixels (1.5 k x 2 k) provides sharp resolution and a high dynamic range for greater precision. These features allow the surgeon to quickly obtain crucial visibility to any part of the patient's skeletal anatomy during image-guided surgery.

O-arm System Image Viewing Components and Features

• Image Display – Images are displayed on the large, 30" digital flat screen of the O-arm System Mobile View Station, providing the surgeon with excellent visibility from the operative field.
• Viewing Options:
  • 3D orthogonal and oblique
  • 2D views
  • MIP (Maximum Intensity Projection)
  • Surface rendering
  • Digital light box views
• Wireless Mouse – Surgeons have total view control from the surgical field with the wireless, sterile surgeon mouse.
• Network Interface – The O-arm System is fully DICOM 3 compatible for simple transfer of O-arm System data to the hospital network.

To learn more, please visit the O-arm System Image Gallery.

O-arm Surgical Imaging System: Positioning Controls

The O-arm^® Surgical Imaging System supports the surgical workflow and creates a controlled surgical environment through the following automated positioning controls and user-friendly features:

• Robotic Controls for Easy Beam Positioning – All motions of the O-arm System gantry and source-detector unit are motor controlled. This feature gives surgeons full mobility for easy positioning and lateral patient access when they need it.
• Simple, Intuitive Control Panel for Ease-of-Use – The O-arm System's central control panel (pendant) allows the operator to control all motions and X-ray settings at the touch of a button. An identical second control panel can be draped and used within the sterile field to give the surgeon full access.
• Smart Position Memory to Remember Your Preferred 2D Views – The programmable memory stores the preferred position of the O-arm System's gantry and detector as well as any X-ray technique, in up to four imaging positions. This allows the surgeon to recall the preferred image position at the touch of a button any time during surgery.