This is from the Ziehm literature and is not the same image modality of real time 3D imaging. The 3D like imageimpression is not the same as real time. There are several systems on the market that do this type image and have for some time. They are not in my opinion the same image application. Say for example a surgeon is looking at an ortho device just implanted and wants to see actual movement before closing or the need to reposition the implant, the real time 3D image would aid this decision and speed the operative timeline.
Good luck to all; I am long on IMGG and expect this to receive FDA approval soon. Kind regards Robert "SEA"
An isocentrically acquired image series can be replayed as a cine loop. This ‘iso loop’ conveys a 3D-like image impression, providing an easy and reliable way for the surgeon to assess the results of an intervention in many cases.
We have had a Siemens 3d machine for 4+ years. It gives us a single 3d image which is rotatable into all planes for post analysis. It takes anywhere from 2-5 min. to setup and acquire the single image.
This is another example why the 510k process is the necessary way to approval. IMGG is using an existing compnent that has been approved and is positioning it in a whole new way. The flat panel detector is perpendicular to energy emitting source.
Flat panel detectors have definite benefits. It's been discussed here before, but here's a quick read:
Now, IMGG has taken your referenced system and moved it light years ahead by allowing sagittal, coronal, ortho, orthogonal, proximal, distal, etc. views of the ROI with less than a 2/10th of a second delay.
Nothing else comes close. Period
The applications for surgical procedures is enormous.