Glossary

Ziehm Naviport 3D

The proven Ziehm NaviPort interface connects the mobile 3D C-arms of Ziehm Imaging to the navigation and robotic guidance systems of leading providers.

The high-resolution 3D data set is transferred seamlessly from the C-arm by way of the Ziehm NaviPort to the navigation or robotic guidance system. Intraoperatively obtained image data aligns automatically with the patient’s anatomy and eliminates the need to register the 3D data record. The fusion of 3D imaging and image-guided capabilities allows for less invasive approaches, reduces the need for revision surgeries and postoperative CT scans, and leads to a boost in decision-making confidence within the OR.^1,2,3

Ziehm NaviPort can be connected to several navigation and robotic guidance systems like Brainlab, Stryker, Scopis and Globus Medical.

¹Recum von, J. et al., Unfallchirurg 2012, 115:196-201, Die intraoperative 3D-C-Bogen-Anwendung. State of the art

²Richter et. al., Cervical pedicle screws: conventional versus computer-assisted placement of cannulated screws. Spine (PhilaPa 1976). 2005 Oct 15;30(20):2280-7

³Gebhard et al., Does computer assisted spine surgery reduce intraoperative radiation doses? Spine (PhilaPa1976). 2006 Aug 1;31(17)

Ziehm Adaptive Image Processing

Ziehm Adaptive Image Processing (ZAIP) – Advanced insights in fast-moving objects

ZAIP enhances image quality of all C-arms with flat-panel detector.
With latest improvement in ZAIP algorithm and filters, razor-sharp details of guidewires and even the smallest vessels can be displayed.

Ziehm Iterative Reconstruction

The algorithm Ziehm Iterative Reconstruction (ZIR) brings iterative reconstruction techniques, so far only known from CT imaging, to a mobile 3D C-arm.

It minimizes fan and metal artifacts in 3D reconstructions automatically. The result is a significantly more distinguishable anatomy, defined bone crests and optimum slice views.

Ziehm Usability Concept

The Ziehm Usability Concept improves process efficiency and ensures standardized quality levels in the OR.

The Ziehm Usability Concept¹ combines a unique and finely tuned set of hardware features with seamlessly integrated software functionalities. In a challenging clinical environment, the entire concept improves process efficiency and ensures standardized quality levels in the OR.

¹The Ziehm Usability Concept combines a unique and finely tuned set of hardware features with seamlessly integrated software functionalities.

Ziehm Vision Center

The Ziehm Vision Center is a touchscreen interface installed on the C-arm and the monitor cart.

Both touchscreens are synchronized. Ziehm SmartEye enables X-ray images to be displayed in real time. Operators can then use SmartControl to intuitively process the real-time images on the touchscreen.