The effect of artificial X-rays on C-arm positioning performance in a simulated orthopaedic surgical setting

ConclusionNovice users working with a C-arm machine supplemented with the ability to generate simulated X-ray images could successfully accomplish positioning tasks in a simulated surgical setting using markedly fewer X-ray images than when unassisted. In future work, we plan to determine whether such a system can produce similar results in the live operating room without lengthening surgical procedures.
Source: International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery - Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research