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Koray Ur1, Hatun Mine Şahin1, Timurhan Aksoy2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Dokuz Eylül University Research and Application Hospital, Türkiye.
Brain & Spine
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Summary
3D-printed patient-specific templates enhance safety and efficiency in cervical spine surgery. These innovative guides improve screw placement accuracy, reducing complications and operative time compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Cervical spine injuries pose a significant global health challenge.
- Severe injuries necessitate surgical decompression and stabilization.
- Traditional freehand techniques for pedicle screw placement carry risks of inaccuracy and complications.
