Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4095023 | Seminars in Spine Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The O-Arm represents a novel intraoperative imaging modality that overcomes many of the limitations of conventional fluoroscopy. The robotically controlled telescoping gantry is designed to acquire a series of two-dimensional images during an orbital scan that are processed to yield high-quality, multiplanar reconstructions which are displayed on a mobile viewing station where they may be manipulated by the surgeon. When linked to a navigation system, the O-Arm may also serve as a platform for image-guided procedures. Preliminary data suggest that the O-Arm is a safe and efficacious tool that may lead to improvements in both operative times and radiation exposure.
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Authors
Eric L. Lin, Daniel K. Park, Peter G. Whang, Howard S. An, Frank M. Phillips,