[Robotically assisted and navigated pedicle screw placement at the subaxial cervical spine].

ABSTRACT:

Objective of surgery

The aim of this surgery is to stabilize an unstable cervical spine injury.

Indications

Type B2 injury according to the AOSpine classification for injuries of the subaxial cervical spine and the associated instability. Guidelines and treatment recommendations for this injury.

Contraindications

Robotically assisted and navigated techniques have no special contraindications.

Surgical technique

Performed in the 3D navigation hybrid operating theatre "Robotic Suite" consisting of navigation unit "Curve Navigation System", robotic 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) "Loop-X", robotic arm "Cirq Arm System" and wall monitor "BUZZ" (Brainlab, Munich, Germany). The individual surgical steps are explained in the video (English), available on the w

SUBMITTER: Haida DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12370856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature