ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2018
Robotic ultrasound-guided facet joint insertion.
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- Automatic ultrasound scanning robotic system with optical waveguide-based force measurement.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2021Article
- Towards Standardized Acquisition with a Dual-probe Ultrasound Robot for Fetal Imaging.IEEE robotics and automation letters · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-guided needle insertion robotic system for percutaneous puncture.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2021Article
- Feasibility of Robot-Assisted Ultrasound Imaging with Force Feedback for Assessment of Thyroid Diseases.Proceedings of SPIE--the International Society for Optical Engineering · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeFacet joint insertion is a common treatment of chronic pain in the back and spine. This procedure is often performed under fluoroscopic guidance, where the staff's repetitive radiation exposure remains an unsolved problem. Robotic ultrasound (rUS) has the potential to reduce or even eliminate the use of radiation by using ultrasound with a robotic-guided needle insertion. This work presents first clinical data of rUS-based needle insertions extending previous work of our group.
methodsOur system implements an automatic US acquisition protocol combined with a calibrated needle targeting system. This approach assists the physician by positioning the needle holder on a trajectory selected in a 3D US volume of the spine.
resultsBy the time of submission, nine facets were treated with our approach as first data from an ongoing clinical study. The insertion success rate was shown to be comparable to current clinical practice. Furthermore, US imaging offers additional anatomical context for needle trajectory planning.
conclusionThis work shows first clinical data for robotic ultrasound-assisted facet joint insertion as a promising solution that can easily be incorporated into the clinical workflow. Presented results show the clinical value of such a system.
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