How To Choose The Most Suitable C-arm Equipment for Your Hospital

1. Basic Orthopedic C-arm - Image Intensifier & Flat Panel Detector

These types of C-arms typically have a power output of 3.5-5 kW and are equipped with image intensifier software (similar to a camera's CCD). Their cost is relatively low but can provide stable image output and meet basic orthopedic needs such as fracture reduction and intramedullary nail placement.

If your budget is more generous, you can choose the second-generation flat-panel C-arm, with increased the imaging field of view by approximately 30% compared to the image intensifier and resolved image distortion issues, truly from 'visibility' to 'clarity, coverage and confidence'.”

With the widespread adoption of minimally invasive spinal surgery and screw techniques, clinical demands for quantifiable standards on radiation dose and intraoperative imaging accuracy have emerged. At the same time, this kind of imaging equipment has made breakthroughs in interventional image enhancement algorithms, image post-processing, and dose monitoring, making “high-definition, wide-FOV, low-dose” intelligent imaging the new standard in operating rooms, thereby enhancing surgical precision and efficiency.

2. Interventional C-arm - suitable for urology, neurosurgery, etc.

Compared to orthopedic C-arms, interventional C-arms have a wider range of applications, require more mature technology, and are therefore more expensive.The power of this type of C-arm is typically between 16-25KW.

It has a wide clinical application in orthopedics, general surgery, trauma surgery, Urology, Gynecology, pain management, department of Gastroenterology, IVP and ERCP.

3. 3D C-arm

01 Fluoroscopic Vision: Intraoperative 3D Imaging

The device provides full-field 3D images during surgery, helping doctors to assess screw implantation angles and fracture reduction accuracy in real time. It acts like a "fluoroscopic vision" for surgeons, making intraoperative procedures more precise and efficient.

02 Full Field of View: Large Flat Panel for One-Time Imaging

The device’s large field-of-view flat-panel detector can cover the entire lumbar spine, bilateral sacroiliac joints, and unilateral pelvis in a single exposure. This eliminates the need for repeated adjustments by the technician due to incomplete views, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing radiation risks from multiple exposures.

03 Safer: Less Radiation, More Care

The equipment utilizes multiple technologies such as intelligent variable-frequency pulse technology, human graphic interface for preset parameters, and DAP monitoring to strictly control overall radiation exposure, bringing comfort to doctors and patients during prolonged surgeries, transforming clinical precision into compassionate care.