MedTech Business Review: Specials Magazine

In orthopedic procedures, precision is everything. Diagnostic imaging like digital X-rays can show the ‘issue,’ but interventional imaging helps surgeons ‘fix it’ in real time as anatomy begins to move. Yet for years, extremity-focused interventional imaging hadn’t received the dedicated attention it required. Systems were shaped by radiology workflows which were excellent for diagnostics but not for the pace of live surgery. Surgeons needed imaging that delivered clinically relevant clarity at the exact moment of action, reducing uncertainty and supporting confident, real-time decisions. Perfecting this category required a level of dedication, engineering depth, and clinical partnership that few companies were willing to invest in. That is exactly what Orthoscan did. For more than 20 years, the company has focused its strategy on developing orthopedic imaging devices specifically for intervention. The company’s devices offer real-time fluoroscopic intraoperative imaging built solely to support surgeons during the procedure. The technology is engineered for clinical relevance, giving surgeons the clarity to make the right call in the moments that matter most. Today, Orthoscan offers a suite of compact mini C-arms that give surgeons instantaneous clarity, mobility, and precision absent in that large radiology systems. Ziehm Imaging and Orthoscan are among the only global groups dedicated exclusively to interventional imaging. Today, Ziehm-Orthoscan, Inc. carries forward this singular focus, which has helped these organizations become the leading players in the extremity orthopedic imaging market. “Interventional imaging must earn its place in the operating room. At Orthoscan, our singular focus is delivering real-time accuracy that strengthens surgical decisions and elevates outcomes,” says Nelson Mendes, president and CEO.

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