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Navigation in Musculoskeletal Oncology: An Overview
Guy Vernon Morris1, Jonathan D Stevenson1, Scott Evans1
1The Oncology Department, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|February 9, 2018
Summary
Surgical navigation enhances complex orthopedic oncology procedures. This technology integration, driven by computing and scanning advances, benefits both surgeons and patients in daily practice.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Surgical Navigation Technology
Background:
- Surgical navigation is increasingly utilized in complex procedures.
- Advancements in computing and scanning technologies facilitate navigation integration.
- Orthopedic oncology benefits significantly from these technological advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current navigation systems in orthopedic oncology.
- To assess the evidence supporting the use of navigation in this field.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive PubMed search was conducted using "navigation", "orthopaedic", and "oncology".
- Results were filtered for English language clinical studies and case reports, excluding spinal surgery and reviews.
- Relevant papers were analyzed to identify navigation system types and supporting evidence.
Main Results:
- The search yielded 97 results, refined to 38 relevant clinical studies and case reports.
- An overview of available navigation systems was compiled.
- Evidence for the use of navigation in orthopedic oncology was assessed.
Conclusions:
- Surgical navigation is a valuable tool in orthopedic oncology.
- Continued integration of navigation technology improves surgical capabilities and patient outcomes.
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