What is C-arm used for ?

            C-arm x ray machine provides real-time detailed viewing of anatomic structures using fluoroscopic dyes. It is considered to be a non-invasive device because no part of the equipment enters the body, making it safe to use for screening before, during and after other types of procedures.
Line placement
      C-arms can be small and portable, making them ideal for use in visually guiding physicians to place stents and catheters. Patients undergoing chemotherapy typically receive a PICC line catheter so that medication can be delivered intravenously over a long period of time.
Orthopedics
       Image intensifiers are frequently used in orthopedics to help place hardware needed to stabilize bones and joints, for vascular and neurological imaging to make sure that surrounding tissues remain healthy and to help guide surgeons operating on delicate areas such as the spine.
Surgery
      There are many surgical uses including real-time viewing of the bony structures. This equipment can provide viewing assistance to guarantee precision during surgery.
Pain management
      Image intensifiers are used in pain clinics to help guide needle placement into joints for injection of local anesthetics. Pain-relieving medication can be inserted into shoulders and knees with little or no damage to the surrounding structures.