Abstract

In addition to conventional radiological C-arm image amplifiers used for intraoperative imaging, now a new mobile C-arm image amplifier with an option for three dimensional imaging (Iso-C 3D) is available to visualize reduction of fractures and position of implants. In a wrist-model three titanium pins were placed and three holes of different length were drilled. Distances between the pins and the depths of the drilled holes were calculated in conventional computer tomographic scans and Iso-C 3D scans in perpendicular, 30 degree and 90 degree position of the gantry and compared to actual distances and depths. There were no significant differences between the actual measured distances and those measured by CT scans and Iso-C 3D scans. Furthermore, gantry position had no significant effect upon the results. Iso-C 3D scans are as reliable as conventional CT scans for intraoperative controlling of implant positioning.

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