Background Computer-assisted spinal navigation allows for real time localization of surgical
instruments in multiple views. Its use decreases radiation exposure and clears the surgical …

OBJECTIVE: Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) can improve the accuracy of screw
placement and decrease radiation exposure, yet this is not widely accepted among spine …

Objective: In contrast to cranial neuro-navigation, which has been accepted as a routine
intraoperative tool, there is still much debate about spinal navigation as an aid for the …

In 2009, Härtl et al. conducted a survey-based study on the use of navigation in spine
surgery by means of a 12-item questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed by e-mail to …

The use of navigation has become more prevalent in spine surgery. The multitude of
available platforms, as well as increased availability of navigation systems, have led to …

THE use of assistive technology for placement of pedicle screws has had a tremendous
impact on the practice of spine surgery. Computer navigation and robot-assisted navigation …

Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of the review is to discuss the common general
applications of navigation in the context of minimally invasive spine surgery and assess its …

BackgroundComputer-assisted navigation (CAN) improves the accuracy of spinal
instrumentation in vertebral fractures and degenerative spine disease; however, it is not …

Introduction Intraoperative computed tomography (CT) and navigation systems have several
potential uses in instrumented spine surgery and may decrease patient morbidity and …

Spinal surgery is a technically demanding and challenging procedure because of the
complicated anatomical structures of the spine and its proximity to several important tissues …