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A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement
Published on: May 11, 2020
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[Robotically assisted and navigated pedicle screw placement at the subaxial cervical spine]
Dominik Marcel Haida1,2, Mike Holl2, Oybek Khakimov2
1Klinikum rechts der Isar, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|July 12, 2025
Summary
Robotically assisted surgery effectively stabilizes unstable cervical spine injuries, offering high accuracy and good surgical outcomes without the need for a cervical orthosis post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Cervical spine injuries, particularly Type B2 injuries, present significant instability.
- Current treatment guidelines focus on stabilization and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the efficacy of robotically assisted and navigated techniques for stabilizing subaxial cervical spine injuries.
- To outline the surgical technique and outcomes of this advanced approach.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a 3D navigation hybrid operating theatre with robotic systems (Curve Navigation System, Loop-X CBCT, Cirq Arm System).
- Detailed preoperative planning, intraoperative robotic navigation for drilling and screw placement, and postoperative imaging.
- Included steps like image fusion, navigated screw insertion, and wound closure.
Main Results:
- Robotically assisted and navigated surgery achieved good surgical results with high accuracy.
- Patients did not require a cervical orthosis post-surgery.
- Follow-up included physiotherapy, pain management, and X-ray controls at 6 and 12 weeks.
Conclusions:
- Robotically assisted and navigated surgery is a safe and accurate method for treating subaxial cervical spine injuries.
- This technique offers potential for improved patient outcomes and reduced need for external immobilization.
