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ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2022

Assessing the accuracy of a new 3D2D registration algorithm based on a non-invasive skin marker model for navigated spine surgery.

Bas J J Bindels, Rozemarijn A M Weijers, Martijn S van Mourik, Robert Homan, Jan J Rongen, Maarten L J Smits, Jorrit-Jan Verlaan

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  3. A Novel System for Markerless Intra-Operative Bone and Bone Fragment Tracking.Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Imaging & visualization · 2025
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  4. Feature-based multimodal registration framework for vertebral pose estimation.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2024
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Bas J J BindelsDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht - Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands. b.j.j.bindels@umcutrecht.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8917-491X
Rozemarijn A M WeijersPhilips Healthcare, Veenpluis 6, 5684 PC, Best, The Netherlands.
Martijn S van MourikPhilips Healthcare, Veenpluis 6, 5684 PC, Best, The Netherlands.
Robert HomanPhilips Healthcare, Veenpluis 6, 5684 PC, Best, The Netherlands.
Jan J RongenPhilips Healthcare, Veenpluis 6, 5684 PC, Best, The Netherlands.
Maarten L J SmitsDepartment of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht - Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Jorrit-Jan VerlaanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht - Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Philips PROJECT UMC 55
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeWe assessed the accuracy of a new 3D2D registration algorithm to be used for navigated spine surgery and explored anatomical and radiologic parameters affecting the registration accuracy. Compared to existing 3D2D registration algorithms, the algorithm does not need bone-mounted or table-mounted instruments for registration. Neither does the intraoperative imaging device have to be tracked or calibrated.

methodsThe rigid registration algorithm required imaging data (a pre-existing CT scan (3D) and two angulated fluoroscopic images (2D)) to register positions of vertebrae in 3D and is based on non-invasive skin markers. The algorithm registered five adjacent vertebrae and was tested in the thoracic and lumbar spine from three human cadaveric specimens. The registration accuracy was calculated for each registered vertebra and measured with the target registration error (TRE) in millimeters. We used multivariable analysis to identify parameters independently affecting the algorithm's accuracy such as the angulation between the two fluoroscopic images (between 40° and 90°), the detector-skin distance, the number of skin markers applied, and waist circumference.

resultsThe algorithm registered 780 vertebrae with a median TRE of 0.51 mm [interquartile range 0.32-0.73 mm] and a maximum TRE of 2.06 mm. The TRE was most affected by the angulation between the two fluoroscopic images obtained (p < 0.001): larger angulations resulted in higher accuracy. The algorithm was more accurate in thoracic vertebrae (p = 0.004) and in the specimen with the smallest waist circumference (p = 0.003). The algorithm registered all five adjacent vertebrae with similar accuracy.

conclusionWe studied the accuracy of a new 3D2D registration algorithm based on non-invasive skin markers. The algorithm registered five adjacent vertebrae with similar accuracy in the thoracic and lumbar spine and showed a maximum target registration error of approximately 2 mm. To further evaluate its potential for navigated spine surgery, the algorithm may now be integrated into a complete navigation system.

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Surgery, Computer-AssistedAlgorithmsFluoroscopyHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalLumbar VertebraeSpineThoracic VertebraeComputer-assisted surgeryFluoroscopyImage-guidanceSpineSurgical navigationVertebra

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PMCPMC9468112

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