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| Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001): |
Surgical simulation software for insertion of pedicle screws.
Full Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
As the first step toward finding noninvasive alternatives to the traditional methods of surgical training, we have developed a small, stand-alone computer program that simulates insertion of pedicle screws in different spinal vertebrae (T10-L5).
METHODS:
We used Delphi 5.0 and DirectX 7.0 extension for Microsoft Windows. This is a stand-alone and portable program.
RESULTS:
The program can run on most personal computers. It provides the trainee with visual feedback during practice of the technique. At present, it uses predefined three-dimensional images of the vertebrae, but we are attempting to adapt the program to three-dimensional objects based on real computed tomographic scans of the patients. The program can be downloaded at no cost from the web site:
www.tums.ac.ir/downloads
CONCLUSION:
As a preliminary work, it requires further development, particularly toward better visual, auditory, and even proprioceptive feedback and use of the individual patient's data.
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Author information
Author/s: Eftekhar, Behzad (B); Ghodsi, Mohammad (M); Ketabchi, Ebrahim (E); Rasaee, Saman (S);
Affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran. Eftekhar@sina.tums.ac.ir
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Neurosurgery (Neurosurgery), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Jan; vol 50 (issue 1) : pp 222-3; discussion 223-4
Dates: Created 2002/02/14; Completed 2002/04/17; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 11844256, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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