What is C-arm?

          C-arm is one of the driving technological forces behind the advancement of
minimally invasive surgeries. The mobile fluoroscopic imaging system is precise and
accurate device that allow for less patient discomfort in a variety of surgical and
nonsurgical procedures. The minimal invasiveness with the use of C-arm has helped lead
to the increase of more cost-effective outpatient care. C-arm provides patients with
minimally invasive, pain-reduced procedures.
           Initially used in general surgery or orthopedic applications, C -arm is now
described by both manufacturers and users as highly versatile.  In fact, recently the
usage of c-arm has expanded to include minimally invasive, spinal, general, and
orthopedic surgeries; pain management; and cardiac, urology, vascular, and
neurovascular applications.
            The c arm allows for lower x-ray doses to be used on patients by magnifying
the intensity produced in the output image, enabling the viewer to easily see the
structure of the object being imaged.