[Collected data on freehand technique instrumentation and literature comparison on fluoroscopic and CT-assisted navigation].

CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that with appropriate experience freehand positioning of pedicle screws is associated with comparable accuracy and less radiation exposure for patients than navigation procedures. With respect to the young age of patients, a radiation-induced long-term risk for malignant diseases should be taken into consideration. PMID: 32112224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Der Orthopade - February 27, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Berlin C, Platz U, Quante M, Thomsen B, Köszegvary M, Halm H Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research