O - Arm Surgical Imaging System
The O-Arm™ Surgical Imaging System is a state-of-the-art platform that provides surgeons with real-time, multi-dimensional images during complex surgical procedures. Its name derives from its distinctive O-shaped gantry which can be opened and closed around the patient on the operating table. The system functions as both a high-quality 2D fluoroscopy unit (live X-ray) and, more importantly, a 3D volumetric CT scanner. By generating detailed, CT-like images in the middle of an operation, the O-Arm provides an unprecedented level of anatomical detail, which is then used to guide the surgery with unparalleled precision, primarily through its seamless integration with surgical navigation systems.
The O-Arm is an intraoperative imaging system that performs a rapid, 360-degree scan to create a high-resolution, 3D CT-like 'map' of the patient's anatomy during surgery. This real-time map is seamlessly integrated with surgical navigation platforms, allowing the surgeon to track their instruments with sub-millimeter accuracy. A surgeon typically performs an initial scan to guide implant placement and a final confirmation scan to verify that all hardware is perfectly positioned before closing the incision, providing an unparalleled level of in-surgery quality control.
The O-Arm provides unprecedented accuracy in surgery, significantly enhancing patient safety by minimizing the risk of nerve injury during procedures like placing spinal screws. This high-quality imaging is also a key enabler for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), allowing for complex operations through smaller incisions, which leads to less pain and faster recovery. Finally, the ability to perform a final scan in the operating room provides immediate verification, which drastically reduces revision rates by allowing surgeons to correct any issues on the spot.
The O-Arm is more than just an advanced imaging device; it is a fully integrated surgical solution that combines imaging, navigation, and surgical workflow. It empowers surgeons to handle the most complex spine, orthopedic trauma, and cranial cases with an enhanced degree of confidence and precision. By enabling safer procedures and providing immediate verification of results, the O-Arm has set a new global standard for the standard of care in instrumented surgery.