Theatres have received a new piece of equipment to help with surgery for the lower elbow and knee.

The Fluoroscan Insight FD is the next generation in mini c-arm x-ray imaging. Its controls are located within the sterile area and trained surgeons can access x-ray images of the affected areas throughout the entire operation. This new piece of equiptment can now allow the surgeon to do their own x-ray imaging and reduces the need for patients to wait for their siurgery.

Consultant Orthopaedics surgeon,  Simon Sturdee said: "This has been a great help during surgery. It is versatile and mobile and easy to use."