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

Accuracy of augmented reality-assisted pedicle screw placement: a systematic review.

Salma Youssef, Jake M McDonnell, Kielan V Wilson, Luke Turley, Gráinne Cunniffe, Seamus Morris, Stacey Darwish, Joseph S Butler

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Synthesis 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 26 papers.

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8 authors.

Salma YoussefSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.
Jake M McDonnellNational Spinal Injuries Unit, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Kielan V WilsonSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland. kielan.wilson1@ucdconnect.ie.ORCID 0000-0002-7098-6405
Luke TurleyDepartment of Orthopaedics, Tallaght University Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland.
Gráinne CunniffeNational Spinal Injuries Unit, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Seamus MorrisSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.
Stacey DarwishNational Spinal Injuries Unit, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Joseph S ButlerSchool of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveConventional freehand methods of pedicle screw placement are associated with significant complications due to close proximity to neural and vascular structures. Recent advances in augmented reality surgical navigation (ARSN) have led to its adoption into spine surgery. However, little is known regarding its overall accuracy. The purpose of this study is to delineate the overall accuracy of ARSN pedicle screw placement across various models.

methodsA systematic review was conducted of Medline/PubMed, Cochrane and Embase Library databases according to the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant data extracted included reports of pedicle screw placement accuracy and breaches, as defined by the Gertzbein-Robbins classification, in addition to deviation from pre-planned trajectory and entry point. Accuracy was defined as the summation of grade 0 and grade 1 events per the Gertzbein-Robbins classification.

resultsTwenty studies reported clinically accurate placed screws. The range of clinically accurate placed screws was 26.3-100%, with 2095 screws (93.1%) being deemed clinically accurate. Furthermore, 5.4% (112/2088) of screws were reported as grade two breaches, 1.6% (33/2088) grade 3 breaches, 3.1% (29/926) medial breaches and 2.3% (21/926) lateral breaches. Mean linear deviation ranged from 1.3 to 5.99 mm, while mean angular/trajectory deviation ranged 1.6°-5.88°.

conclusionThe results of this study highlight the overall accuracy of ARSN pedicle screw placement. However, further robust prospective studies are needed to accurately compare to conventional methods of pedicle screw placement.

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Augmented RealityPedicle ScrewsSpinal FusionHumansSurgery, Computer-AssistedAccuracyAugmented realityBreachesPedicle screwSpine surgery

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