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What is the difference between x-ray and c-arm ?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

A c-arm: is a piece of xray equipment used primarily for fluoroscopic imaging during surgical, orthopedic, critical care, and emergency care procedures. It is shaped roughly like a large "C", hence the name. Xray is the type of radiation used by a c-arm and other radiographic equipment to generate an image.

Answered 2/1/2015

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