Navigation-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery Deformity Correction.

Area of Science:

• Spine surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Surgical innovation

Background:

• Traditional open techniques for surgical deformity correction are established but invasive.
• Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is emerging as a less invasive alternative.
• The circumferential MIS approach, combining anterior/lateral and posterior techniques, is under investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role and effectiveness of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in deformity correction.
• To highlight the potential of the circumferential MIS approach.
• To emphasize the importance of navigation guidance in MIS deformity correction.

Main Methods:

• Review and analysis of current literature on MIS for spinal deformity.
• Investigation of the circumferential MIS approach, including combined anterior/lateral and posterior techniques.
• Evaluation of the utility of navigation guidance systems in MIS deformity correction.

Main Results:

• MIS techniques are increasingly studied as viable alternatives to open surgery for deformity correction.
• The circumferential MIS approach presents a promising protocol for complex cases.
• Navigation guidance is identified as a crucial intraoperative tool for MIS surgeons.

Conclusions:

• Minimally invasive surgery, particularly the circumferential approach, shows significant promise for deformity correction.
• Navigation guidance is essential for optimizing outcomes in MIS deformity correction.
• Further research into MIS techniques and navigation is warranted.