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 SmartStitchTM
SmartStitchTM is an application for extended length imaging, covering up to 47” x 17” (120cm x 43cm) of the lower limbs or spine.
Conventional stitching of X-ray images presents several challenges. It involves the use of a long cassette and exposure of several films or CR plates stacked vertically. The acquisition is based on an ultra-wide cone opening with a projection angle of up to 18° (SID=72” [180cm]). Geometrical distortions at the edges of the stitched image result in significant measurement errors.
In contrast, SmartStitchTM acquisition is based on moving the receptor and tube laterally, solving the challenges of conventional stitching. The maximum projection angle is 7° (SID=72” [180]), and at a patient-to- receptor-face distance of 6” (15cm), geometrical distortion of the stitched image is significantly reduced.
SmartStitchTM features an intuitive user interface and graphic measurement tools that allow stitched image creation and quantitative analysis in just minutes. The patient positioning stage that conveniently positions an upright patient and prevents motion between exposures helps the technologist ensure movement-free images. The stage includes an X-ray ruler that appears clearly in the images and serves as a guide and quality assurance tool in the stitching operation.
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