National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Biomedical Park Branch

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A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement

Hsuan-Yu Chen^1,2,3, Xiu-Yun Xiao⁴, Chih-Wei Chen^1,4, Hao-Kai Chou^1,4, Chen-Yu Sung⁴, Feng Huei Lin¹, Po-Quang Chen², Tze-hong Wong²

¹Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, ²Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, ³Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Biomedical Park Branch, ⁴Point Robotics MedTech Inc.

This article presents a standardized surgical technique for robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement by using robotic-assisted navigational systems. We present a step-by-step protocol and describe the workflow and precautions of this procedure.