Spine Navigation Surgery - minimally invasive and computer assisted surgery
Spine Navigation Surgery was introduced since year 2000 and adapted in Hong Kong for more than 5 years. Similar technology was widely used in daily activities like driving, computer games (like Wii),etc.. The image-based technology used in spinal surgery utilizes scans of the patient's bony anatomy and instruments that are tracked by the Navigation System's camera. Navigation can help orthopaedic surgeons to guide their instruments for precise screw placement and reduce X-ray exposure.
Spine navigation surgery - Applications
Orthopaedic doctors will undergo proper diagnosis and evaluation before recommendation of surgery. Generally, spine navigation surgery is applicable for common spinal disorders requiring screw placement and especially for areas requiring high surgical precision. For example,
- Revision spine surgery.
- Patients with osteoporotic bones.
- High risk areas like the cervical spine or areas with severe deformities.
Reference information: www.ispine.com.hk
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