Comparison of a ceiling-mounted 3D flat panel detector vs. conventional intraoperative 2D fluoroscopy in plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures with volar locking plate systems.

Objectives: To compare intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy with a ceiling-mounted flat panel detector in plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures (AO/OTA 2R3C1.2) with volar locking plate systems to conventional 2D fluoroscopy for detection of insufficient fracture reduction, plate misplacement and protruding screws.

Methods: Using a common volar approach on 12 cadaver forearms, total intraarticular distal radius fractures were induced, manually reduced and internally fixated with a 2.

Robot assisted spinal surgery- A technical report on the use of DaVinci in orthopaedics.

Background: Robot assisted procedures have evolved during the last years, today many surgical, units perform laparoscopic procedures with DaVinci on a regular Basis. The major advantages of Robot assisted procedures comprise technical factors and improved visualization. In Spinal surgery endoscopic stabilization of fractures has become a Standard for many.

Accuracy of augmented reality surgical navigation for minimally invasive pedicle screw insertion in the thoracic and lumbar spine with a new tracking device.

Background Context: Minimally invasive approaches are increasingly used in spine surgery. The purpose of navigation systems is to guide the surgeon and to reduce intraoperative x-ray exposure.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the feasibility and clinical accuracy of a navigation technology based on augmented reality surgical navigation (ARSN) for minimally invasive thoracic and lumbar pedicle screw instrumentation compared with standard fluoroscopy-guided minimally invasive technique.

[Hybrid operating room : Application in trauma surgery and orthopaedics].

Background: For some years now, more and more hospitals in Germany have acquired so-called hybrid operating rooms. In these operating rooms it is possible to produce three-dimensional imaging during the operation. Originally developed for cardiovascular surgery, these rooms are increasingly being used for interdisciplinary purposes.