Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2011
O-arm(®)-based spinal navigation and intraoperative 3D-imaging: first experiences.
Since the first use of instrument-tracking techniques in the early 1990s, image-guided technologies became a leading topic in all branches of spine surgery. Today, navigation is a widely available tool in spine surgery and has become a part of clinical routine in many centers for a large variety of indications. Spinal navigation may not only contribute to more precision during surgery, but it may also reduce radiation exposure and fluoroscopy time, with advantages not only for the patient but also for the operating room personnel. ⋯ In combination with the Stealth(®) station system, navigation may start immediately after automated registration with already referenced instruments. After instrumentation, an additional scan may confirm intraoperatively the correct positioning of the instrumentation. The first experiences with the system are described in this paper.