O-Arm Surgical Imaging System

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.

Keywords: O-arm, spinal navigation, spinal imaging