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  • Title: Image-guided spinal surgery.
    Author: Holly LT.
    Journal: Int J Med Robot; 2006 Mar; 2(1):7-15. PubMed ID: 17520608.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The purpose of this review is to present a comprehensive summary of commonly used methods of spinal image guidance, including the benefits and limitations of this novel technology. METHODS: The relevant medical literature was examined, supplemented by the author's laboratory and clinical experience with image-guided spinal surgery. RESULTS: Spinal image guidance has undergone significant evolution and rapid technological advancement in recent years. Image guidance provides three-dimensional visualization of the spine that can be used for preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation. There are three commonly used methods of spinal image guidance: preoperative CT-based, fluoroscopy-based, and 3D fluoroscopy. Each of these methods demonstrates lower rates of spinal implant misplacement than non-image-guided techniques. CONCLUSIONS: Image guidance provides highly accurate intraoperative navigation and the medical literature suggests that this technology increases the safety of a variety of routine and complex spinal procedures.
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