In 2009, the world's first department of neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Freiburg, Germany, carried out an operation using a new three-plane X-ray machine, the so-called flat detector 3D C-Bogen. Flat detector 3D C-Bogen is an improvement over analog digital technology that allows thousands of times to improve the methods of modern diagnostics, which are so important in various diseases, such as spinal cord and brain. I note this unit is already widely used in clinics in Germany. A little about the specific advantages of such devices. New X-ray equipment, flat detector system is not only significantly reduce the radiation dose, but also allow to obtain images free from distortion incomparably high quality. Flat detector 3D C-Bogen is able to create three-dimensional images, as well as computed tomography. A huge number of images taken in different positions, created 3D-model.
During the operation, is making this 3D – model and its computer automatically transmits to the navigation system. During the minimally invasive spine stabilization neurosurgeon physician has the opportunity with a navigation system to place the screw with millimeter accuracy to the desired position. The advantage in such navigation system is that it shows in the operation, like automotive GPS-system, the image of the patient in a cross-section. In this picture, the expert can trace each direction, as the surgical tool and the screw, which makes the procedure accurately. It is already known that the accuracy that can be achieved with this system is needed, such as stabilization of the spine, when the bone canal diameter of five millimeters, surrounded by important structures of bone marrow, spinal nerves and blood vessels of the brain, it is necessary to screw the screw width of about four millimeters. Naturally, when we talk about these vital organs and organ systems, we subconsciously desire that all procedures were impeccable.