Intraoperative 3D imaging with cone-beam computed tomography leads to revision of pedicle screws in dorsal instrumentation: a retrospective analysis

Abstract Background Correct positioning of pedicle screws can be challenging. Intraoperative imaging may be helpful. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of intraoperative 3D imaging with a cone-beam CT. The hypotheses were that intraoperative 3D imaging (1) will lead to an intraoperati...

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Main Authors: Felix Zimmermann, Katharina Kohl, Maxim Privalov, Jochen Franke, Sven Y. Vetter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02849-w