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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2024

Evaluating a cutting-edge augmented reality-supported navigation system for spinal instrumentation.

Maximilian Schwendner, Sebastian Ille, Maria Wostrack, Bernhard Meyer

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Article in 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. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maximilian Schwendner *Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
Sebastian Ille *Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. Sebastian.Ille@tum.de.ORCID 0000-0003-2065-6464
Maria WostrackDepartment of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
Bernhard MeyerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
TUM Klinikum · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDorsal instrumentation using pedicle screws is a standard treatment for multiple spinal pathologies, such as trauma, infection, or degenerative indications. Intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging and navigated pedicle screw placement are used at multiple centers. For the present study, we evaluated a new navigation system enabling augmented reality (AR)-supported pedicle screw placement while integrating navigation cameras into the reference array and drill guide. The present study aimed to evaluate its clinical application regarding safety, efficacy, and accuracy.

methodsA total of 20 patients were operated on between 06/2021 and 01/2022 using the new technique for intraoperative navigation. Intraoperative data with a focus on accuracy and patient safety, including patient outcome, were analyzed. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was evaluated by intraoperative CT imaging.

resultsA median of 8 (4-18) pedicle screws were placed in each case. Percutaneous instrumentation was performed in 14 patients (70%). The duration of pedicle screw placement (duration scan-scan) was 56 ± 26 (30-107) min. Intraoperative screw revision was necessary for 3 of 180 pedicle screws (1.7%). Intraoperatively, no major complications occurred-one case of delay due to software issues and one case of difficult screw placement were reported.

conclusionThe current study's results could confirm the use of the present AR-supported system for navigated pedicle screw placement for dorsal instrumentation in clinical routine. It provides a reliable and safe tool for 3D imaging-based pedicle screw placement, only requires a minimal intraoperative setup, and provides new opportunities by integrating AR.

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Augmented RealityPedicle ScrewsSpinal FusionSurgery, Computer-AssistedHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalNeurosurgical ProceduresSpineAugmented realityDorsal instrumentationPedicle screwSpinal navigation

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PMID37962688
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