Understanding the Interactions with Image-Guidance System in Spine Navigated Surgery

Khaldoun El Abed*

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000153

Received: June 23, 2017   Published: June 28, 2017

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Abstract

Image-guided technology has transformed spinal surgical interventions, in this review article the author attempts to understand the interactions with the most commonly used 3D system with the intraoperative cone beam CT, and develop a smooth workflow surgical plan. The system facilitates complex surgeries, minimizes radiation exposure to OR staff, and has advantages for minimally invasive surgeries. Aiming for safer surgeries, and understanding that navigation error is an interaction between technology and human factors.

Keywords: Thoracolumbar; Cervical; Pedicle screw; Image-guidance; Spine navigation

Abbreviations: CT: Computed Tomography

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