Publications by authors named "Martin Knoflach"
Kirschner wire placement in scaphoid bones using intraoperative CT-guided stereotaxy.
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
June 2013
Background: Minimally invasive ostesynthesis of scaphoid fractures may reduce the risk of fracture non-union and shorten the duration of illness. The aim of this study was to analyze the technical feasibility and targeting accuracy of computed tomography (CT) - guided stereotactic Kirschner (K)-wire positioning in the scaphoid.
Methods: Nineteen Formalin preserved cadaveric upper extremities (10 right, 9 left) were fixed in 90 degree dorsal extension for percutaneous access from palmar.
We have developed the space suit simulator Aouda.X, which is capable of reproducing the physical and sensory limitations a flight-worthy suit would have on Mars. Based upon a Hard-Upper-Torso design, it has an advanced human-machine interface and a sensory network connected to an On-Board Data Handling system to increase the situational awareness in the field.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: CT-guided biopsy still plays a decisive role in the management of liver tumors, especially if the lesions are not visible or accessible by ultrasound. As CT-guided stereotaxy appears to be a very accurate targeting technique, the aim of this study was to evaluate the targeting accuracy, diagnostic yield, and complications of CT-guided stereotactic liver biopsy of primary and secondary liver tumors.
Methods And Materials: Prior to stereotactic liver biopsy, patients under general anesthesia were immobilized using a vacuum cushion.
Objectives: To assess the feasibility and accuracy of frameless stereotactic two-dimensional fluoroscopy-assisted guide pin (GP) placement in posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction in human cadavers.
Materials And Methods: A total of 13 pins were placed in 7 cadaver specimens, using a fluoroscopic-based navigation technique. The knees were fixed noninvasively on a carbon baseplate.