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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

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  • Stereotactic navigation offers improved accuracy and real-time anatomical referencing in spinal instrumentation.
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  • Implementing stereotactic navigation for instrument placement in complex cervical spine cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Stereotactic navigation is establishing itself as the gold standard for spinal instrumentation accuracy.
    • The technology provides effective real-time anatomic referencing.
    • It significantly improves instrumentation accuracy, particularly in cases of atypical anatomy.

    Conclusions:

    • Stereotactic navigation is a valuable adjunct in spine surgery, especially for complex cervical procedures.
    • The technology facilitates accurate placement of spinal instrumentation.
    • This article outlines practical methods for its implementation in challenging surgical scenarios.