Advanced Robotic ultrasound Imaging for ultraprecise Spine surgery KU Leuven
Millions of people suffer from degenerative spine diseases (DSD) per year worldwide. DSD severely reduces the quality of the patient’s life and puts a high burden on the healthcare system. Pedicle screw placement (PSP) is an effective approach for spine fusion surgery. Manual PSP may lead to complications such as large blood loss and longer hospital stay. In contrast, robot-assisted PSP offers a disruptive approach that makes PSP safer and ...