A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw PlacementHsuan-Yu Chen 1,2,3, Xiu-Yun Xiao 4, Chih-Wei Chen 1,4, Hao-Kai Chou 1,4, Chen-Yu Sung 4, Feng Huei Lin 1, Po-Quang Chen 2, Tze-hong Wong 2
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.
