Performance of optically tracked instrumented pointers: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A systematic review was conducted to provide an overview of the performance of optically tracked instrumented pointers in motion analysis. Due to the insights provided, relevant research on pointers using very similar principles in surgical navigation is also included.

Methods

English language articles published up until April of 2025 were searched with keywords like 'pointer', 'anatomical landmark' and 'motion analysis' that report on a measurement design adequate to assess pointer performance in appropriate detail.

Results

The included databases were Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Web of Science. The search resulted in a total of 192 unique articles. Two researchers screened the records and followed up on references that were potentially relevant based

SUBMITTER: Racz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature