Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

[Spinal neuronavigation. Our experience].

M de la Torre-Gutiérrez¹, J V Martínez-Quiñones, R Escobar-Solís

¹Servicio de Neurocirugía, Clínica La Milagrosa, Madrid.

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)

|January 15, 2002

Summary

Guided Spine Surgery offers improved accuracy for transpedicular screw placement in spinal fusion. This technique enhances reliability and reduces errors compared to conventional methods.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

[Cespace. Cervical interbody fusion system. Preliminary retrospective study in 104 cases (120 implants)].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2011

Same author

[Biological cement extravasation into the spinal canal following kyphoplasty. Long-term follow-up. Report of one case and review of the literature].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2011

Same author

[Ganglioneuroma coinciding with a lumbar disk herniation].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2011

Same author

[Spontaneous regression from intervertebral disc herniation. Propos of a series of 37 cases].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2010

Same author

[Vertebral reinforcement by means of kyphoplasty in the treatment of non-osteoporotic thoraco-lumbar fractures. Study of 40 cases and review of the literature].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2008

Same author

[Percutaneous vertebral augmentation: vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: operative technique].

Neurocirugia (Asturias, Spain)·2005

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Technology

Background:

The spinal column's stable anatomy and clear reference points make it suitable for guided surgery.
Conventional transpedicular fusion surgery aims for precise screw placement.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the application of image-guided surgery in conventional transpedicular fusion.
To assess the accuracy and reliability of guided versus conventional techniques.

Main Methods:

36 patients underwent transpedicular fusion surgery for degenerative discopathy, listhesis, or spinal stenosis.
The Brain Lab Image Guided System was used in a preestablished protocol for guided surgery cases.
Screw placement accuracy was compared between guided surgery (22 patients) and conventional surgery (14 patients).

Main Results:

Guided Spine Surgery was successfully applied in 61% of cases (22/36 patients).
In guided surgery, 93% of screws (108/116) were strictly intrapedicular.
In conventional surgery, 86% of screws (65/76) were strictly intrapedicular.

Conclusions:

Guided Spine Surgery demonstrates accuracy and reliability in transpedicular screw placement.
The technique has the potential to reduce the margin of error in spinal fusion procedures.

Related Experiment Videos