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Int J Med Robot ; 9(2): 148-51, 2013 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23495167

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Prior to the mobilization of patients with spinal fractures following treatment, it is important to confirm stability in the upright position. METHODS: A patient presented with T2 and T3 vertebral body fractures visible on recumbent CT. Supine and upright plain x-rays with additional swimmer's views were deemed suboptimal prior to mobilization. The default configuration of the O-arm was modified to enable imaging in the upright position. RESULTS: Images utilizing the O-arm were satisfactory and anatomic alignment confirmed in an upright position. It is believed that this is the first time the O-arm has been used for upright diagnostic imaging (off-label application). Excellent visualization of the cervicothoracic junction and upper thoracic regions was obtained in the desired upright position. CONCLUSION: The O-arm was used successfully to image spinal trauma in the upright position and may represent a new application of the device, potentially fulfilling a frequently unmet medical imaging need.


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Joint Instability/diagnostic imaging , Patient Positioning/instrumentation , Patient Positioning/methods , Spinal Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/instrumentation , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Aged, 80 and over , Equipment Design , Female , Humans , Joint Instability/etiology , Posture , Radiographic Image Enhancement/instrumentation , Radiographic Image Enhancement/methods , Spinal Fractures/complications , Thoracic Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging
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