Mini C-Arms (like the Hologic InSight or Orthoscan FD Pulse) feature an ultra-compact operationalfootprint of approximately 0.5 to 0.7 square meters. They are incredibly light and purpose-built exclusively forextremities imaging (hand, wrist, foot, and ankle surgeries).
Full-Sized Surgical C-Arms (like the GE OEC 9900 Elite, OEC 9800, Ziehm Solo, or Philips Pulsera) requirea slightly larger working environment, scaling between 0.8 to 1.2 square meters. These systems featurehigh-power monoblock generators necessary for heavy-tissue lateral spine fixations, orthopedic traumareductions, and endovascular procedures.