Search
Search Results
-
Directional vector visualization of scattered rays in mobile c-arm fluoroscopy
Previous radiation protection-measure studies for medical staff who perform X-ray fluoroscopy have employed simulations to investigate the use of...
-
Optimization of radiation doses for open lumbar spinal fusion using C-arm fluoroscopy and impact on radiation-induced cancer: a pilot study
PurposeIntraoperative fluoroscopy use is essential during spinal fusion procedures. The amount of radiation dose should always be minimized. This...
-
Initial single surgeon evaluation comparing C-arm fluoroscopy with the Cirq robotic assistance device for instrumentation of the thoracolumbar spine
ObjectiveTo compare our experience with pedicle screw insertion of the thoracolumbar spine utilizing the Cirq robot assistance device compared with...
-
Atlantoaxial posterior screw fixation using intra-operative spinal navigation with three-dimensional isocentric C-arm fluoroscopy
PurposeIntra-operative image acquisition coupled with navigation aims to increase screw placement accuracy, and it is particularly helpful in complex...
-
Utility of C arm aided, CT guided, and O arm navigation aids to surgically manage cases of spinal osteoblastoma over a decade
BackgroundSpinal osteoblastoma needs surgical intervention, and over a decade with advancing technologies, different radiological aids have been...
-
The combination of intraoperative CT navigation and C-arm fluoroscopy for INFIX and percutaneous TITS screw placement in the treatment of pelvic ring injury: technical note
BackgroundThe subcutaneous screw rod system, commonly known as the internal pelvic fixator (INFIX), is useful in managing unstable pelvic ring...
-
Preliminary clinical observation of double C-arm digital subtraction angiography guidance during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the safety, preliminary clinical experience, and technical advantages of double C-arm digital subtraction...
-
Linear relationship between absorbed radiation dose and pulse rate during fluoroscopy
PurposeTo identify the relationship between fluoroscopy pulse rate and absorbed radiation dose. We compared absorbed radiation dose with common proxy...
-
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus conventional c-arm-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized comparative study
BackgroundUltrasound guidance for renal access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe, effective, and low-cost procedure. The current study...
-
Scaling Surgical Resources: A Capacity Analysis of C-arm Machines in Haiti Following the 2021 Earthquake
BackgroundIn 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti resulting in a surge of orthopaedic trauma requiring immediate surgical treatment. Safe...
-
Intraoperative fluoroscopic protocol to avoid rotational malalignment after nailing of tibia shaft fractures: introduction of the ‘C-Arm Rotational View (CARV)’
PurposeRotational malalignment (≥ 10°) is a frequent pitfall of intramedullary-nailing of tibial shaft fractures. This study aimed to develop an...
-
Navigation versus fluoroscopy in minimalinvasive iliosacral screw placement
IntroductionWhen needed operative treatment of sacral fractures is mostly performed with percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation. The advantage of...
-
A fully automatic fiducial detection and correspondence establishing method for online C-arm calibration
PurposeOnline C-arm calibration with a mobile fiducial cage plays an essential role in various image-guided interventions. However, it is challenging...
-
Optimizing vestibular implant electrode positioning using fluoroscopy and intraoperative CT imaging
PurposeVestibular implant electrode positioning close to the afferent nerve fibers is considered to be key for effective and selective electrical...
-
Comparison of fluoroscopy and fluoroscopy-based 2D computer navigation for iliosacral screw placement: a retrospective study
PurposeTreatment of pelvic fractures is often complicated. Here, we intended to evaluate the intraoperative benefits of using 2D computer navigation...
-
Replacement of fluoroscopy by ultrasonography in the evaluation of hemidiaphragm function, an exploratory prospective study
IntroductionDysfunction of the diaphragm may ultimately lead to respiratory insufficiency and compromise patient outcome. Evaluation of diaphragm...
-
Hepatic Arteriography and C-Arm CT-Guided Ablation (HepACAGA) to Improve Tumor Visualization, Navigation and Margin Confirmation in Percutaneous Liver Tumor Ablation
PurposeWe present a technique that combines Hepatic Arteriography with C-arm CT-Guided Ablation (HepACAGA) to improve tumor visualization, navigation...
-
Augmented fluoroscopy-guided dye localization for small pulmonary nodules in hybrid operating room: intrathoracic stam** versus transbronchial marking
PurposeWe developed a novel augmented fluoroscopy-guided intrathoracic stam** technique for localizing small pulmonary nodules in the hybrid...
-
Successful neurolytic thoracic sympathetic ganglion block using C-arm fluoroscopic cone-beam computed tomography in patients with postmastectomy pain syndrome: a report of 3 cases
BackgroundPostmastectomy pain syndrome involves persistent neuropathic and sympathetically maintained neuropathic pain that can be improved using a...
-
Two-dimensional C-arm robotic navigation system (i-Navi) in spine surgery: a pilot study
PurposePedicle screws placement is very common procedure in spinal surgery. Robotic assisted surgery has been widely used in this operation. We...
