Recently, with the assistance of the Perlove Medical's all-in-one FPD C-arm, a hospital successfully performed a multi-segment percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP).

Causes and Challenges: Multi-Segment / Cross-Segment Vertebral Compression Fractures

Compared with single-segment compression fractures, multi-segment (involving two or more continuous vertebrae) or cross-segment (involving two or more non-continuous vertebrae) spinal compression fractures occur less frequently. The primary cause is reduced bone density (osteoporosis), which makes vertebral bodies more susceptible to fractures from external forces.

Multi-segment and cross-segment fractures demonstrate the characteristics of “systemic factors predominating with superimposed local fragility.” Cross-segment fractures are often associated with cumulative stress injuries or high-energy trauma, such as falls from height or traffic accidents. Other special contributing factors may include long-term glucocorticoid use, systemic bone diseases due to hyperparathyroidism, or a history of spinal surgery, vertebral tumors, etc.

Surgeons face multiple challenges during multi-segment PKP procedures. Accurate localization of the affected vertebrae places higher demands on the imaging field of view and clarity of the C-arm. Because multi-segment PKP require a longer operating time to treat multiple vertebrae, the extended duration not only increases the patient’s physical burden and anesthesia risk, but also raises the likelihood of postoperative complications, such as surgical site infections. Therefore, the ease of operation and efficiency of the intraoperative imaging equipment are equally crucial for surgical success.

One-Time Imaging for Multiple Diseased Vertebrae:
Efficient Support from the All-in-One C-arm with a Large Flat Panel Detector

The Perlove Medical All-in-One C-arm with a Large Flat Panel Detector, with its outstanding performance, has demonstrated unique advantages in multi-segment PKP.

■ Larger Field of View, Greater Care

The Perlove Medical All-in-One C-arm with a Large Flat Panel Detector features a 30 cm × 30 cm field of view, allowing a single exposure to cover the entire affected vertebral region.
This enables surgeons to comprehensively observe the injured and adjacent vertebrae at once, without repeated positioning or multiple exposures.
It enhances surgical efficiency and accuracy, while reducing the patient’s radiation dose throughout the procedure and saving valuable operation time.

■ High-Definition Imaging for Precise Surgical Guidance

Imaging quality is critical to the surgical success. The system adopts advanced imaging technology that effectively minimizes signal conversion loss, geometric distortion, and brightness non-uniformity. Through a fully digital imaging system, it enables a high-quality and efficient workflow covering image acquisition, transmission, post-processing, and storage — providing clear and accurate imaging support for precise surgical operations.

■ Simplified Design, Streamlined Operation

The integrated design offers flexible intraoperative positioning even within confined surgical spaces. The main unit is free from external cables, eliminating the risk of cable entanglement during device movement. It is equipped with a medical-grade touchscreen that remains highly responsive even when using surgical gloves, ensuring smoother operation and more intuitive human-machine interaction.

The convenience of equipment positioning and fluoroscopic operation allows surgeons to focus more on the surgical procedure itself, providing patients with more efficient treatment.

The Perlove Medical All-in-One C-arm with a Large Flat Panel Detector has been widely applied in spinal surgery, trauma orthopedics, and many other specialties, demonstrating its integrated design, wide field of view, and high-definition imaging in various procedures. Choosing Perlove means not just selecting a device, but embracing a patient-centered precision medical solution.