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  • Title: Image guidance in spine surgery.
    Author: Holly LT, Foley KT.
    Journal: Orthop Clin North Am; 2007 Jul; 38(3):451-61; abstract viii. PubMed ID: 17629992.
    Abstract:
    Computer image guidance is one of the most significant recent technologic advancements in the field of spine surgery, because preoperative or intraoperative images can be used for multiplanar, three-dimensional intraoperative navigation. Laboratory and clinical studies have demonstrated that image guidance increases the safety and accuracy of a variety of spinal procedures. This article describes the application of intraoperative image guidance to spinal surgery, with a particular focus on minimal access procedures. Although commonly performed separately, these techniques can work in a complementary fashion. The apparent benefits and limitations of the various image-guided modalities are described.
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