X-RAY EXAMINATION APPARATUS

摘要

An X-ray examination apparatus (10) comprises radiation modules in the form of an X-ray source (20) and an X-ray detector(18), a main curved arm (12) having opposite end sections (S1, S2) and a first auxiliary arm (14) provided at one end section (S1) of the main arm. The first auxiliary arm carries one radiation module (18) and another radiation module (20) is coupled to the other end section of the main arm. The first auxiliary arm has a shape that complements the curvature of the main curved arm at least at the first end section and is movable with respect to this end section at least in a direction away from it. In this way a wide range of inspection angles as well as a good patient coverage is achieved without limiting the rotational freedom of the apparatus.