Histology permits the observation of otherwise invisible structures of the internal topography
of a specimen. Although it enables the investigation of tissues at a cellular level, it is invasive …

Orthopedic surgery remains technically demanding due to the complex anatomical
structures and cumbersome surgical procedures. The introduction of image-guided …

Predicting pediatric spinal deformity (PSD) from X-ray images collected on the patient's
initial visit is a challenging task. This work builds on our previous method and provides a …

OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to develop and validate a system for automatic
segmentation of the spine, pedicle identification, and screw path suggestion for use with an …

OBJECTIVE Robotic spine surgery systems are increasingly used in the US market. As this
technology gains traction, however, it is necessary to identify mechanisms that assess its …

Percutaneous screw fixation in pelvic trauma surgery is a challenging procedure that often
requires long fluoroscopic exposure times and trial-and-error insertion attempts along …

Pedicle screw instrumentation is performed in the surgical treatment of a wide variety of
spinal pathologies. A common postoperative complication associated with this procedure is …

An algorithm for automatic spinal pedicle screw planning is reported and evaluated in
simulation and first clinical studies. A statistical atlas of the lumbar spine (N= 40 members) …

State-of-the-art preoperative biomechanical analysis for the planning of spinal surgery not
only requires the generation of three-dimensional patient-specific models but also the …

Intraoperative x-ray radiography/fluoroscopy is commonly used to assess the placement of
surgical devices in the operating room (eg spine pedicle screws), but qualitative …