Spine surgery has experienced much technological innovation over the past several
decades. The field has seen advancements in operative techniques, implants and biologics …

The use of navigation has become more prevalent in spine surgery. The multitude of
available platforms, as well as increased availability of navigation systems, have led to …

Study Design. Prospective observational study. Objective. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement using augmented reality surgical …

OBJECTIVE Augmented reality (AR) is a novel technology that has the potential to increase
the technical feasibility, accuracy, and safety of conventional manual and robotic computer …

Despite the undeniable advantages of image-guided surgical assistance systems in terms of
accuracy, such systems have not yet fully met surgeons' needs or expectations regarding …

The clinical practice of spine navigation has rapidly grown with the development of image-
based guidance. In this paper, a brief history of spinal navigation is presented and a review …

Background Portable intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) with integrated 3-
dimensional navigation (NAV) offers new opportunities for more precise navigation in spinal …

In spinal surgery, outcomes are directly related both to patient and procedure selection, as
well as the accuracy and precision of instrumentation placed. Poorly placed instrumentation …

Although application of intraoperative computer navigation technique had been integrated
into placement of pedicle screws (PSs) in thoracic fusion for years, its security and …

Purpose Despite proven biomechanical superiority and resultant superior clinical outcomes,
pedicle instrumentation in cervical spine is not widely practiced due to technical difficulties …