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Archive > April, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 4

Thinking of Buying...An Imaging Table

Radiolucence and tabletop motion set this equipment apart.

Wayne Coffman, RT (ARRT), MS-HSA

Pain management, orthopedics, urology and other specialties that employ minimally invasive techniques rely on intraoperative imaging to guide the way. Intraoperative imaging, in turn, requires a specialized OR table for the most effective results. Here's how to choose a table that's compatible with your C-arms and other imaging equipment.

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