Availability, utilization patterns, and challenges of intraoperative C-arm fluoroscopy in orthopedic surgeries: a survey of orthopedic surgeons in Nigeria
While C-arm availability is relatively high in federal Nigerian institutions, consistent utilization remains low due to technical failure and personnel shortages. The high rate of altered surgical plans (77.9%) underscores a critical functional gap that compromises orthopedic standards. Policy interventions must prioritize equipment maintenance frameworks and specialized staff training over mere procurement to bridge the disparity between availability and effective intraoperative use.
Authors
- Simeon Ayorinde Ojo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6759-0402)
- Stephen Adesope Adesina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5994-7686)
- Imri Goodness Adefokun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3214-727X)
- Isaac Olusayo Amole (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7845-8052)
- Ehimen Oluwadamilare Odekhiran
- Olusola Tunde Ekunnrin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3602-0558)
- Innocent Chiedu Ikem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4748-9846)
- Chiwendu Uchechukwu Isiakpona
- Adepeju Olatayo Adegoke
- Samuel Uwale Eyesan
Institutions
- Bowen University (NG)
- Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital (NG)
- Bowen University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14383-8
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00