ting that right, and
we're trying to get bet-
ter," says Dr. Yoon,
the director of the
division of
orthopaedic trauma and adult reconstruction at Jersey City (N.J.)
Medical Center. "I think that's where 3D C-arms have an application."
The field of view afforded by 3D C-arms — and not possible with
conventional fluoroscopy — lets surgeons achieve the axial cut,
which helps them reduce the tibia or make sure the reduction is
properly placed during repairs of tibial plateau fractures," adds Dr.
Yoon.
Current suture management systems used during fracture repairs
are designed to help surgeons achieve bone reduction and syndesmo-
sis in an optimal spot, according to Dr. Yoon. He says clinical studies
showing the efficacy of these systems were completed using post-op
CT scans and believes 3D imaging could further enhance outcomes.
"It would let surgeons check to make sure syndesmosis is perfect in
the OR, a benefit that would enhance outcomes," says Dr. Yoon.
"That's one area where I feel the C-arms can clearly help surgeons
improve how they perform surgery."
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Surgeons can set the arm to an
exact position, save the position and
return the arm to within a few
millimeters of it.
