From fluoro-hunting to moving heavy systems room to room and back again, the physical toll on those who use and operate mobile C‑arms is a contributing factor to the high rates of work‑related musculoskeletal disorders they experience.
Can a robotic, self‑driving mobile C‑arm make a difference? In an article recently published in Radiologic Technology, the ergonomic advantages of CIARTIC Move were tested and compared with those of a traditional mobile C‑arm, showing:
- Significantly reduced spinal motion associated with injury risk
- Meaningful reduction in whole‑body vibration (WBV) exposure
- Consistent ergonomic benefits across users
