Table 1 Case-wise comparison of intraoperative radiological and surgical parameters
Image acquisition | Case 1: 2D fluoroscopy (C arm) | Case 2: pre- and intraoperative CT | Case 3: O arm navigation |
|---|---|---|---|
Image display | 2D (AP and Lateral) | 3D | 3D |
Scan time | Multiple AP and lateral radiographic images | Intraoperative transport to CT console | 30 s |
Bone image quality | Poor | Good | Good |
Real-time imaging | No | No | Yes |
Surgical time (min) | 180 | 250 | 120 |
Blood loss (ml) | 500 | 300 | 150 |
Radiation exposure | Patient↓ OT Personnel↓ | Patient↑↑ OT Personnel↓ | Patient↑↑ OT Personnel↓ |
Clinical/radiological recurrence | No | No | No |