Visual Guidance (VG) techniques in combination with Extended Reality (XR) technology
promise to innovate workforce augmentation, especially in industrial environments …

Robotic assistance is applied in orthopedic interventions for pedicle screw placement (PSP).
While current robots do not act autonomously, they are expected to have higher autonomy …

Purpose: Mixed reality (MR) for image-guided surgery may enable unobtrusive solutions for
precision surgery. To display preoperative treatment plans at the correct physical position, it …

The integration of planning and navigation capabilities into the operating room has enabled
surgeons take on more precise procedures. Traditionally, planning and navigation …

Background: Pedicle screw placement during spine fusion is physically and mentally
demanding for surgeons. Consequently, spine surgeons can become fatigued, which has …

BACKGROUND Accurate pedicle screw placement is a challenge with reported
misplacement rates of 10% and higher. A handheld navigation device (HND) may provide …

2. Materials and methods For the period 01.04. 2021–01.06. 2021​ at the Department of
Neurosurgery of the University Hospital “NI Pirogov”, Sofia, Bulgaria 41 consecutive patients …

Objectives: To select the best papers that made original and high impact contributions in
human factors and organizational issues in biomedical informatics in 2021. Methods: A …

Performing tasks in a close range using augmented content or instructions visualized on a
2D display can be difficult because of missing visual information in the third dimension. This …

Transpedicular screw fixation has become a paramount step for the treatment of a wide
variety of spinal pathologies. The correct screw trajectory is of critical importance and …