The Accuracy of 3D Printing Assistance in the Spinal Deformity Surgery

Background. The pedicle screw is one of the main tools used in spinal deformity correction surgery. Robotic and navigated surgeries are usually used, and they provide superior accuracy in pedicle screw placement than free-hand and fluoroscopy-guided techniques. However, their high cost and space lim...

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Main Authors: Po-Chen Chen, Chien-Chun Chang, Hsien-Te Chen, Chia-Yu Lin, Tsung-Yu Ho, Yen-Jen Chen, Chun-Hao Tsai, Hsi-Kai Tsou, Chih-Sheng Lin, Yi-Wen Chen, Horng-Chaung Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7196528