Accuracy and deviation analysis of robot-assisted spinal implants: A retrospective overview of 105 cases and preliminary comparison to open freehand surgery in lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Whether the accuracy of robot-assisted spinal screw placement is significantly higher than that of freehand and the source of robotic deviation remain unclear.

Authors

  • Chao Wang
    College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China.
  • Hao Zhang
    College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
  • Lu Zhang
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States.
  • Meng Kong
    Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
  • Kai Zhu
    Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
  • Chuan-Li Zhou
    Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
  • Xue-Xiao Ma
    Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.