[Importance of intraoperative navigation in spinal surgery]

P H Richter1, F Gebhard, M Kraus

  • 1Zentrum für Chirurgie, Klinik für Unfall-, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, 89081, Ulm, Deutschland.

Summary

Spinal surgery is increasing, with pedicle screw placement a standard but risky procedure. Intraoperative navigation, using 3D imaging, aids accuracy but hasn't yet proven to reduce complications significantly.

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