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01-06-2006 | Original Article

Computer-assisted screw insertion into the first sacral vertebra using a three-dimensional image intensifier: results of a controlled experimental investigation

Authors: D. Briem, W. Linhart, W. Lehmann, P. G. Begemann, G. Adam, U. Schumacher, D. M. Cullinane, J. M. Rueger, J. Windolf

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 6/2006

Abstract

Currently there are few data available regarding the application and efficacy of computer-assisted procedures in the sacral spine. In order to optimize and standardize this procedure, a controlled experimental investigation has been performed. The aim of the study is to systematically assess the efficacy of a novel three-dimensional image intensifier used for navigated transiliac screw insertion into the first sacral vertebra. Screws were inserted iliosacrally into the first sacral vertebra of preserved human cadaver specimens. The instrument navigated procedure was performed with the “Siremobil Iso-C^3D ” (Siemens Medical Solutions) and the “Navigation System” by Stryker. The accuracy and quality of the imaging procedure as well as the fluoroscopic exposure times were measured. These results were compared to three control groups (CT-based navigation, C-arm navigation, and fluoroscopic guidance). In each group a total amount of 20 screws was implanted. Screw position was postoperatively assessed by Iso-C^3D or CT-scan. The navigated procedure using the Iso-C^3D provided good feasibility characteristics without requiring a specific matching process. It revealed the shortest procedure time of all navigated procedures and significantly decreased fluoroscopic time compared to C-arm navigation and fluoroscopic guidance. Furthermore, Iso-C^3D navigation showed no screw malposition and was in this regard superior to C-arm navigated and fluoroscopic guided procedures. The quality of imaging was sufficient for accurate placement, but did not share the high-resolution level of CT-based navigation. These findings indicate that application of the Iso-C^3D for navigated transiliac screw insertion into S1 can be recommended as a feasible and safe technique, enabling the surgeon to reduce procedure and fluoroscopic time. Further progress in improving the quality of the Iso-C^3D image should be attempted.

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Title: Computer-assisted screw insertion into the first sacral vertebra using a three-dimensional image intensifier: results of a controlled experimental investigation
Authors: D. Briem
W. Linhart
W. Lehmann
P. G. Begemann
G. Adam
U. Schumacher
D. M. Cullinane
J. M. Rueger
J. Windolf
Publication date: 01-06-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-005-0992-5

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Computer-assisted screw insertion into the first sacral vertebra using a three-dimensional image intensifier: results of a controlled experimental investigation

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