<p><strong>C-arm is an&nbsp;imaging&nbsp;scanner&nbsp;intensifier</strong>.&nbsp;The name derives&nbsp;from the C-shaped arm used to connect the&nbsp;<strong>x-ray source</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>x-ray detector</strong>&nbsp;to one another.&nbsp;C-arms&nbsp;have&nbsp;radiographic&nbsp;capabilities, though&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;used&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>fluoroscopic intraoperative imaging</strong>&nbsp;during&nbsp;surgical,&nbsp;orthopedic and&nbsp;emergency care&nbsp;procedures.&nbsp;The devices provide high-resolution&nbsp;X-ray images in real time, thus allowing the physician to monitor progress and immediately make any corrections.</p>